NA Cross Country Clinches Section Title

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Racing on a muddy and hilly Butler course, both NA teams bested Butler and Shaler, finishing off the dual meet schedule undefeated (8-0). Both teams earned a section championship with their victories.

Hannah Lindgren and Keeley Misutka paced the Lady Tigers to section gold, finishing first and second in the three-team race. Ally Christy (4th), Rachel Hockenberry (7th), Maura Mlecko (8th), Caroline Daggett (9th), and a strong race from Emily Thompson (10th) rounded out the top seven. Together they defeated Butler, 18-45, and Shaler, 20-41.

Dan McGoey led the boys to the section title with another individual victory. Stephen Nalepa (3rd), Luke Turkovich (6th), Ethan James (7th), Drew Kollitz (8th), Ryan Barry (10th) and Kelso Fiedler (11th) completed the seven scorers.  The Tigers defeated Butler 22-37 and Shaler 18-45.

The Tigers’ next race will be Tri-States at California University of PA on Thursday, October 18.