*Above - Highlights from the 2023 PIAA 2A XC Championship
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Track times aren't everything, but 3200m times tend to provide an indicator of strength when the cross country season arrives. Below you'll find the top 3200m times of the 2024 season (HS only), with graduating seniors out of the mix.
Losing the likes of Logan St. John Kletter and other top stars is certainly a blow to the talent pool in Pennsylvania. However, there are still several individuals known for their dominance in the distance running ranks.
For example, Baylee Espinosa and Virginia Kraus are both PIAA XC State Champions in their respective classes (2A and 1A). This season, Espinosa won the District 4 Championship in the 3200m while Kraus finished 10th in the PIAA Championship 3200m (3A). Obviously, also keep an eye on Grace Fritzman (West Allegheny), Madelyn McCartney (Emmaus), Lillian DiCola (Hatboro Horsham), Wren Kucler (North Allegheny) and the other girls occupying the Top 10.
Outside of the top 10, the...