The latest DELCO XC Pod episode is packed with team rankings, invitational breakdowns, and two standout Runners of the Week, proudly presented by Ridley Running Company!
🏃♂️ DELCO Boys Top 5
The rankings stay unchanged this week, with Strath Haven holding onto the #1 spot, followed by Ridley, Penncrest, Haverford, and Episcopal Academy. With all five teams off, there was no reason to shake things up.
🏃♀️ DELCO Girls Top 5
Marple Newtown remains #1 after another impressive showing at Briarwood. Episcopal Academy, Springfield, Strath Haven, and Haverford round out the Top 5, while Radnor continues to make a strong case for consideration.
🏃♂️ Briarwood Boys — Marple Newtown & Archbishop Carroll
We break down the contrasting team pictures of Marple Newtown and Archbishop Carroll. Julian Bothma continues to provide Marple with an elite low stick, while Garret Hager, Pj Lee, Owen Cowley, and Cayden Wark are forming an increasingly dangerous pack behind him.
For Carroll, sophomore Markell Houston continues to show consistency up front, but the Cardinals are still looking to close the gaps behind their young leader.
🏃♀️ Briarwood Girls — Why Marple Newtown Is #1
This is where Marple really makes its case.
Sloane Smith wins the race in 19:42, but the bigger story may be what happens behind her. Jessica DeMaio, Avery DeCecco, and Brooke Davis finish 6th, 7th, and 9th, giving Marple three runners separated by just 12.6 seconds.
Four Marple runners finish inside the Top 21.
That's not just depth. That's team scoring power.
🏃♀️ Silver Lake Invitational — Agnes Irwin & Cardinal O'Hara
puts together a statement performance for Agnes Irwin, winning the Silver Lake Invitational in .
