Petrelli Named HCC Cross Country Coach

Tapped by Highland Community College to coach their new NJCAA men’s and women’s cross-country program, Brittany Petrelli embraces her place at the starting line.

“I ran cross country in high school, and I really missed the team aspect of the sport,” said Petrelli, who has worked as a Highland nursing instructor for two years. “It’s an excellent complement to a healthy, active lifestyle.”

Highland will launch men’s and women’s cross-country with their Fall 2021 academic year. Coach Petrelli is eager to start recruiting athletes for the Fall season, with practices slated to begin in August. She...