The varsity Cross Country team has been doing really well this season with the boys and girls team.

Recently they had a home meet on Sept. 18 where the boys beat Biglerville 15-50 and West York 21-38.

Sophomore Sam Pugliese finished first with a time of 18:59 with junior Connor Broderick finishing second right behind him with a time of 19:02.

Pugliese has high goals for the year.

“To get to states, last year I ran a [personal record] that would have qualified me for states, but I ran poorly at districts so I just feel like I should get there this year,” said Pugliese,  ”Also it’s a huge honor to get there, so it would mean a lot to me.”

Three more Susquehannock boy runners finished fifth, sixth, and seventh, all with times under 20:02.

The girls cross country team also beat Biglerville and West York with four Susky girls taking the lead the entire race.

Sophomore Desiree Witmer came in first with a time of 23:51, and freshman Sabreena Fahringer finished second with a time of 24:33.

Witmer enjoys carbohydrate loading and bonding time with her teammates. 

“I like the pasta parties cause I’m around people I like, and I get to eat food. We also do fun activities,” said Witmer.

Senior Bre Kaiser and junior Kylee Galante finished soon after, coming in third and fourth.

Kaiser is a captain this year for the cross country team.

“We have improved a lot this year from last year. Our times have gotten better, and we are running better as a team, not to mention the girls actually count as a team this year,” said Kaiser.

The team is like a family.

“Definitely hanging out with the team on the bus to meets and the invitationals we have done. It’s definitely a family mentality with everyone like, we don’t all get along, but we are close,” said Pugliese.

The season still has more meets with multiple students going to districts.