Villanova Recruits have Big Shoes to Fill

Gina Procaccio won't have All-Americans Sheila Reid or Bogdana Mimic this cross country season. The team also loses consistent scorer Callie Hogan off the fall unit. On the track, All-American Shericka Ward and Ali Smith are gone as well. To close the gap left by the departure of these vital contributors, Procaccio will seek to develop a top-notch incoming class. Here are the notable 2012 recruits on the women's side who have just begun their Villanova careers.

Angel Piccirillo (Homer Center, Pennsylvania)
10-time Pennsylvania state champion
2012 New Balance Outdoor Nationals Mile Runner-Up
2012 Footlocker Cross Country Nationals All-American
2012 USA #1 1600 meters (4:39.42)
2012 USA #3 Mile (4:39.94) (#10 All-Time Prep)
2012 USA #3 Indoor Mile (4:44.20i)

 800 meters:  2:09.16
1600 meters:  4:39.42
       Mile:  4:39.94
3000 meters:  9:63.70
5000 meters: 17:36.00

Kelsey Margey (Locust Valley, New York)
2012 USA #7 1500 meters (4:25.71)
2012 USA #8 Mile (4:45.84)
2012 New York State Champion at 800 meters
2012 New Balance Outdoor Nationals Mile Champion

 800 meters:  2:08.90
1000 meters:  2:49.98
1500 meters:  4:23.82
       Mile:  4:43.91
3000 meters: 10:02.10
5000 meters: 17:25.40

Cailtin Bungo (Gibsonia, Pennsylvania)
2012 USA #18 Two Miles (10:47.43i)
2011 WPIAL Cross Country Champion

 800 meters:  2:20.80
1500 meters:  4:46.27
1600 meters:  5:02.94
       Mile:  5:03.98
3000 meters: 10:07.96
3200 meters: 10:43.67
   5k Roads: 19:14.00

Michaela Wilkins (Endicott City, Maryland)
2012 Maryland State Champion at 800 meters
2012 Maryland State champion at 400 meters

200 meters:   26.63
400 meters:   54.44
800 meters: 2:12.02