PTXC WEEKEND RECAP: Some notable performances headline Week 1 of the XC season

Lions Invitational

GIRLS RESULTS

In a battle of two state medal hopefuls, it was Abington Heights' Katie Dammer that pulled off by the closest of margins over Liberty's Rasia Kochmaruk. Officially, Dammer clocked in .08 ahead of Kochmaruk for the win. It's a strong start to the season for both runners, who were nearly two minutes ahead of the next runners.

Northwestern Lehigh defended its time title, pulling off an early season upset over Villa Joseph Marie. NWL put two runners---Madeline Consuelos and Molly Tarvin---in the top six to lead them to a two point victory over VJM, 80-82.

BOYS RESULTS

Holy Ghost Prep defended its title in the boys' race. Led by Callahan Lennon, the Firebirds scored 54 points to take a dominating victory over second place Blue Mountain. Lennon clocked a 16:35 for the individual title. Bangor's Morgan O'Brien was second in a time of 16:52.