Inspired by MileSplit's Top XC '23 Boys Four-Year Comparison, we wanted to take a closer look a the Class of 2023 to get a better pictures of where they started and finished their careers.
We compiled a list to display how The Top 600 Senior Girls in Pennsylvania progressed from their freshman to senior campaigns (though some seniors are still racing in November and December). Athletes are ranked based on their Times in 2022.
The Girls at the top of the list are the epitome of growth. In 2019, Natalie McLean was the 16th ranked girl in her class. This year, she won the State Title and ran 17:30 at the Legends Invitational (OH). Brooke Preputnick has the second fastest time on the list, and shaved over two minutes, to go from the 35th ranked freshman in 2019 to the second quickest senior in 2022 (based on season best 5K).
Ranked tenth on this list, Bailey Gassmann has seen unprecedented growth. In 2019, she was the 311th ranked freshman with a 23:14. She shaved nearly five mi...