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Old Forge girls cross country team clinches first district title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:02 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

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Summary

At the District 2 Cross Country Championships in Meshoppen on Wednesday, Old Forge captured its first district title, edging Holy Redeemer 65-69. Coach Dave Marsico praised the team's hard work and dedication, noting their journey since re-establishing the program in 2015. The Lady Devils’ Elena Bialkowski finished sixth overall, helping the team qualify for states for the first time. Scranton Prep’s Vella Byrne won the Class 2A girls race, while Abington Heights secured its fifth consecutive Class 3A title. Old Forge and other top teams now prepare for the state meet on November 7 at Big Spring High School in Newville.

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By the Numbers

•Old Forge wins District 2 girls title, first in program history.
•Holy Redeemer's Gianna Altavilla and Leah Smith finish first and second.
•Vella Byrne wins Class 2A girls race with a time of 19:06.7.
•Abington Heights captures fifth straight Class 3A title with 38 points.
•State meet scheduled for November 7 at Big Spring High School.

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12:02 AMYahoo Sports — DISTRICT 2 CROSS COUNTRY: New faces, familiar ones highlight championship meet

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MESHOPPEN — Dave Marsico clutched several Hershey bars in his hand. Although Chocolatetown no longer is the site of the PIAA Cross Country Championships, that didn’t matter to the Old Forge girls coach. His team is going to states for the first time in program history. The Lady Devils withstood the 1-2 finish of Holy Redeemer’s Gianna Altavilla and Leah Smith to edge the Lady Royals in the ...
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