Off They Go: PA Week 1 XC Recaps

River Trail Invitational - Meet Recap

The fourth time was a charm for CJ Thimons in the River Trail Invitational. A two-time PIAA qualifier in both XC and track, the Highlands senior won the boys' race in 17:14.7 after finishing 10th, third and then second over the past three years. Elizabeth Forward put three in the top 6 and four total in the top 10 en route to defending its team title with 37 points.

In the girls' race, junior Grace Henderson of Belle Vernon won her third consecutive River Trail title, finishing more than a minute ahead with her 19:36.1 clocking. Elizabeth Forward's 38 points topped host McKeesport Area by 16 for the team crown, repeating the teams' 1-2 finish from 2018.


-By Phil Grove