Jack Bertram and NA Boys win Spartan Invitational; Girls take 3rd Place
by: Cross Country Contributor
North Allegheny cross country teams traveled west to compete in the annual Spartan Invitational in Boardman, Ohio. The boys ran very well earning first place in the 37-team top division. Senior Jack Bertram took first place individually. The girls battled hard in a close race to earn bronze out of 31 teams in the top division, 20 points away from the gold.
In the boys race, Bertram had a phenomenal race, out dueling a Boardman senior to win by one-tenth of a second. Junior Andrew Peigh had an outstanding race and strong finish to grab seventh overall. Seniors Anthony Miklos, Tyler Davis, Greg Abel all had great races to solidify the win, placing 21st, 26th and 34th respectively. Senior Jackson Beemer placed 45th, displacing scoring athletes from every single team. Senior Grey Lowman rounded out the top seven for the Tigers in 68th.
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In the girls race, it was senior Robin Kucler who led the Tigers with strong performance and seventh place finish. Senior Kendall Lucas was terrific with a lifetime PR, grabbing 15th overall. Fellow senior Elizabeth Pizon had a great race, finishing right behind Kendall in 16th. Senior Camille Swirsding broke the 20-minute barrier for the 5k (19:59) with 19th place finish. Junior Tess Pagnotto was outstanding, passing many athletes in the final mile to take 26th place overall. Freshman Lydia Stuart and sophomore Gabby Pizon rounded out the top 7 (45th and 47th).
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For complete results from all races, click here.
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Both teams will look to keep their undefeated dual meet season active this Tuesday at Pine-Richland as they compete against Central Catholic, Oakland Catholic, and Pine-Richland at 3:30 p.m.
