Transitioning from the 3k to 5k presents a formidable challenge for incoming freshmen. Below is my list of 15 freshmen boys and 15 freshmen girls to watch this cross-country season in the WPIAL. They are making the adjustment seem effortless, resembling experienced veterans of the sport, and are having a significant impact on their team’s performance. The future looks exceptionally promising for the WPIAL XC young runners, the class of 2027, as they continue to inspire and raise the bar for excellence in the sport.

15 Freshmen boys to watch in the WPIAL
Carter French                    Knoch
Charlie Kapanowski         Pine Richland
Troy Payne                         Hempfield
Jonah Montagnese           Quaker Valley
Connor Kuglar                  South Fayette
Josh Wukitch                     Hampton
Jacob Halsted                    Hempfield
Ian Wahl                             Seneca Valley
Hunter Petersen               Seneca Valley
Dante Venezie                   Ellwood City
Owen Rankin                     Norwin
Luca Flitcraft                     Hopewell
Liam Mooney                     Mount Lebanon
Devin Junko                       Trinity
Charile Heese                    Greater Latrobe

15 Freshmen girls to watch in the WPIAL
Caroline Shirley                Franklin Regional
Anna Dansak                     Norwin
Emily Dansak                    Norwin
Jillian Ryba                        Norwin
Addison Farrah                Norwin
Grace Plastino                  North Catholic
Alyssa Urling                     North Catholic
Lenna Birchard                Oakland Catholic
Katie Richardson             Oakland Catholic
Mikayla Eckenrode          Oakland Catholic
Lily Ries                             North Allegheny
Megan Bolinda                 North Hills
Cecilia Ressler                  Fox Chapel
Addison Stankay              Kiski
Lily Brenneman               Ringgold

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