PREVIEW: District 9 Championship

Oct 27, 2023

MEET INFORMATION | OCTOBER 28

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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

Race	Individual Champ	Team Title
1A Boys	Kevin Sherry - 15:57	Brookville - 68 Pts
2A Boys	Brayden Friar - 16:36	Bradford - 52 Pts
1A Girls	Grace Neubert - 19:22	Elk County Catholic - 39 Pts
2A Girls	Gabby Pistner - 19:45	Saint Marys Area - 20 Pts

Boys' Notes and Ones to Watch

1A Boys - 12:45 PM

Qualifying - 2 Teams and 10 Individuals

Individuals: Kevin Sherry is a state title contender so he should have no issue navigating District 9. He is the defending champion. Also watch Eli Schreiber (Ridgway)

Teams: Brookville (2022 Champions) is the clear favorite. Coudersport, Clarion Limestone, Elk County Catholic, North Clarion, and Ridgway will be dueling for the second spot.

2A Boys - 1:30 PM

Qualifying - 1 Team and 5 Individuals

Individuals: Brayden Friar (Bradford) was the 2022 runner-up. He ran 16:12 to finish fourth at the Bear Mountain River Run. Jacob Nedimyer (Saint Marys) finished seventh in that same race with a 16:22.

Teams: Bradford, Punxsutawney, Dubois and Saint Marys Area (2022 Champions) should battle for the sole transfer spot.

Girls' Notes and Ones to Watch

1A Girls - 11:15 AM

Qualifying - 2 Teams and 10 Individuals

Individuals: Grace Neubert is the defending champion. She is a contender at the state level and has run 19:00 so far this year. Also watch Sophia Bille and Rowan Milliron.

Teams: Elk County Catholic (2022 Champions), Cranberry, Brockway, Clarion Limestone