A narrated photo tour of the Hershey Parkview PIAA State Championship XC course re-designed in 2008 after two years with a different finish closer to the mile.
AAA Champs - West Chester Henderson
Top returner Will Kellar leads a deep Henderson as a strong favorite for 2009. But 2008 runner-up LaSalle could have what it takes to challenge for the top. Will Perk Valley's Vince Perozze make it two in a row for the school?
Emmaus is the reigning champion and they return four runners from that championship team which is going for three in a row. Jess Cygan is the favorite to repeat as individual champion.
The toughest Pennsylvania league in boys high school cross country has to be the Ches-Mont. Year in and year out, the two top programs in the league battle each other for supremacy - with both going on to do well at the District 1 Championships, and ultimately, the PIAA State Championships.
Two time defending state champion Central Cambria surprised many last year by regaining the title in close fashion in their first year without two-time Foot Locker all-American Carly Seymour. Individually, many familiar faces return in 2009, as only nine of the top twenty-five finishers last season were seniors.
Defending champs Elk Lake returns, but so does the team that they nipped by two points, York Suburban. Alex Beardsley is the top individual returner.
The Norwin High school girls enjoyed a fine 2008 cross-country season.
North Penn senior Brad Miles is fully healthy and in great shape to achieve goal of PIAA championship
Randy Wilson: Central Cambria Coach- 07, 08, 09 State Champs
In winning an individual title at the WPIAL cross country championship, Jenna Gigliotti credited her teammates.
Areias has helped William Tennent improve each season of her career.
West Chester Henderson is the strong favorite to end the two year reign of champions North Penn.
Ron Herman, head coach York Suburban, and team #1 man Nick Schrading, who was 16th overall in 17:10
