Eden Christian freshmen power women's team to Tri-State title
Four first-year runners finished in the top 14 for the Warriors, who defeated Shenango and Trinity Christian at White Oak Park on Oct. 22.
By Beatriz Soto ·
The finish line at White Oak Park marked a decisive victory for the Eden Christian Academy girls cross country team.
The Warriors secured the Class A team championship at the Tri-State Track Coaches Association meet on Oct. 22 with a 42-point total. Shenango finished second with 79 points, followed by Trinity Christian at 106, Hillel Academy at 107, and Aquinas Academy at 118.
Freshmen drove the scoring for Eden. Gabrielle Haring placed fourth with a time of 21:26.16, and Alison Harris finished fifth in 21:28.91. Senior Nina Wygant ran eighth in 22:22.79. Her younger sister, freshman Darby Wygant, crossed the line in 13th place with a time of 23:21.94. Freshman Lana Madia followed in 14th with a 23:23.59 finish.
Additional runners for the Warriors included sophomore Mia Neuhart, who ran 25:02.91, and senior Hannah Duncan, who finished in 25:37.35. Freshman Abby Molnar recorded a 26:33.60 time. Senior Ellie Toy ran 26:34.92, and senior Annika Muir finished with a time of 29:02.17.
In the Class A boys race, South Side claimed first place with 58 points. The Panthers narrowly defeated Aquinas Academy and Neshannock, both of which accumulated 59 points. Riverside placed fourth with 107 points, and Shenango finished fifth with 110. Eden Christian recorded sixth place with a 116-point total.
Freshman Micah Wabiszewski led the South Side squad with a 17th-place finish in 18:20.47. Senior Ty Grillo placed 33rd in 18:39.98. Freshman Carson Miller finished 21st in 19:40.80. Freshman Will Reilly placed 40th in 20:12.31, finishing just ahead of junior Ben Reilly, who crossed in 41st with a 20:13.85 time.
Sewickley Academy sophomore Charlotte Morton placed 10th in the Class A girls division with a 22:52.66 time. Senior Kayla Keefer ran 24:55.66, and senior Sarah Stepke recorded a 27:06.92 finish. On the boys side, sophomore Connor Thurman ran 21:13.79, and junior Owen Mullin finished in 24:55.48.
