On Thursday, October 18th, Philadelphia Public League Cross Country clubs from across the city joined together at the Belmont Plateau for the 2023 PPL Cross Country Championship! A cool Autumn day provided an ideal condition for running as many of the Public League’s best prepared for competition.
Central High School came into the competition as reigning Public League Champions for both boys and girls cross country. They would leave the Plateau as champions once again!
The Central High School girls lead by Senior Emma Chrismer finished their race with the top 5 times, solidifying their status as 2023 champions.
1st Place: EMMA CHRISMER (21:00.6) | Central
2nd Place: AMIRA DAILEY (21:01.2) | Central
3rd Place: Hana Nelson (22:18.0) | Central
TEAM RESULTS (GIRLS)
For the second straight year, Franklin/SLA’s Tibor Barankay finished with an immaculate time. In his Junior season, Barankay continues to impress across the city of Philadelphia!
1st Place: TIBOR BARANKAY (16:35.5) | Franklin/SLA
2nd Place: NATHANIEL JOHNSTONE (17:25.2) | Central
3rd Place: AUGUSTUS BARTH (17:42.2) | Central
TEAM RESULTS (BOYS)
Once again, the Public League Cross Country Championship shines as a beacon of friendly competition within the Public League!! Congratulations to Central High School and to all other schools who participated!!
Of course, we could not have such a well put together event without the tireless work of Swenson Arts & Tech’s own Dean Lent. As Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track & Field Sport Chair for the Public League, Dean continues to amaze us with the quality of his events and his support of Philadelphia High School athletics!!
