The Bethlehem Central girls varsity cross country team will represent Section 2 at Saturday’s NYS Championship Meet after winning the Section 2 crown on Nov. 7 at Queensbury High School.
The Eagles edged Guilderland, 48-51, to claim the sectional title in a tightly contested race. Shenendehowa finished third with 55 points, followed by Saratoga Springs with 64.
Sophomore Sophia Chromczak led Bethlehem with a second-place finish in 18:24.3. Anna Chrapowitzky placed fourth (18:38.2), followed by Tess McNamara in eighth (18:58.1). Sophie Syed finished 11th, and Tiffany Akpieyi placed 23rd, providing valuable points in the Eagles’ three-point victory.
Bethlehem will compete next at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championships on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at Queensbury High School.
Congratulations to the Eagles and coaches on an outstanding team effort!
- Sophia Chromczak (10)
- Anna Chrapowitzky (12)
- Tess McNamara (11)
- Sophia Syed (10)
- Tiffany Akpieyi (12)
- Caroline Murphy (12)
- Katelyn Petrone (10)
- Samantha SanLorenzo (9)
- Ruby O’Meara (12)
- Taylor Cooley (10)
The BC community is invited to celebrate the girls cross country team, and other exceptional fall athletes at a Champions Send-Off on Friday, Nov. 13 at Bethlehem Central High School.