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It is officially Districts Week. We will keep you updated with brief previews of all of the upcoming action. These articles will include predictions, as well as quick notes on the potential contenders.
The Editor's Picks and Predictions
Predictions | 1A Boys | 2A Boys | 3A Boys | 1A Girls | 2A Girls | 3A Girls |
Individual | Tyler Rader - 16:15 | Wyatt Stroup - 16:32 | Isaac Oppermann - 15:58 | Lanee Berkhimer - 19:29 | Sylvia Brubaker - 19:07 | Devon Jackson - 19:08 |
Team | Central Cambria - 28 Pts | Juniata - 45 Pts | State College - 17 Pts | St. Josephs - 77 Pts | Central Cambria - 19 Pts | State College - 27 Pts |
Boys' Notes and Ones to Watch
1A Boys - 12:00 PM
Qualifying - 2 Teams and 10 Individuals
Individuals: Tyler Rader (Huntingdon) is the returning champion and individual favorite. Also watch for Evan George (Central Cambria)
Teams: Central Cambria is the best team in District 6 1A. Penns Valley Area, Forest Hills, United and Marion Center will compete for the second qualifying spot.
2A Boys - 2:15 PM
Qualifying - 1 Team and 5 Individuals
Individuals: Juniata's Wyatt Stroup learned from his former teammate Logan Strawser. He is the individual favorite in 2A. Also watch for Alexander Crist (Bellefonte) and Joseph Bomberger (Juniata)
Teams: Juniata and Bellefonte are well matched this year.
D4/D6 3A Boys - 9:45 AM
Qualifying - 1 Teams and 5 Individuals
Individuals: The lineup from State College are likely the individual favorites. Of them, Isaac Oppermann and Samuel Endres have the two best season bests. Also watch for District 4's Sam Hennett (Shik) and Derick Blair (Selinsgrove)
Teams: PA #2 State College (Defending Champions)
Girls' Notes and Ones to Watch
1A Girls - 11:15 AM
Qualifying - 2 Teams and 10 Individuals
Individuals: Lanee Berkhimer (Martinsburg Central) looks to defend her 2022 District Title. Also watch for Richland's Natalia Mavridis.
Teams: United, St. Joseph's Catholic, Marion Center (Defending Champions), Richland
2A Girls - 1:30 PM
Qualifying - 1 Team and 5 Individuals
Individuals: Freshman Sylvia Brubaker (Juniata) is the individual favorite after winning the TVVA League Championship in 19:11. Also watch for the Central Cambria quintet of Abigail Sheehan, Alaina Sheehan, Alaina Long, Keira Link and Kylee Krumenacker.
Teams: Central Cambria, Bellefonte
D4/D6 3A Girls - 9:00 AM
Qualifying - 1 Team and 5 Individuals
Individuals: Chloe Poindexter (State College) finished third at last years championship. She'll race with teammate Devon Jackson, and Altoona's Ashlyn Noce.
Teams: PA #14 State College (Defending Champs)
2022 Winners - Individuals | Teams
1A Boys: 15:59 - Tyler Rader (Huntingdon '24) | Central Cambria
2A Boys: 15:09 - Logan Strawser (Juniata '23) | Juniata
3A Boys: 16:10 - Nick Sloff (State College '23) | State College
1A Girls: 19:33 - Lanee Berkhimer (Martinsburg Central '26) | Marion Center
2A Girls: 18:35 - Delaney Dumm (Forest Hills '23) | Central Cambria
3A Girls: 18:30 - Marlee Kwasnica (State College '23) | State College