Grier extends a HUGE congratulations to the Varsity Cross-Country team! The team had their first victory on Wednesday, October 2nd, in Morrisdale where they won against both West Branch Area High School (23-34) and Bellwood-Antis High School in a tie-breaker (28-28).
Grier runners Edie M. (21:31) and Danielle B. (25:26) finished first and second overall. Lily L. earned a spot in the rankings with a time of 29:22. Coach Kelley reported with pride that every single girl on the Grier team improved her time from the previous meet against Cambria Heights High School by at least a minute. Emily Gao W. knocked an astounding 3:46 off her time!
Grier Cross-Country is coached by Grier’s AP Calculus teacher Mrs. Danielle Kelley. The team trains by running laps around the hilly Grier campus and the nearby rails to trails system. The team’s third and final meet of the season is Tuesday, October 8th, against Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Boalsburg at 4pm.
Members of Grier's Varsity Cross-Country Team include: