Bethlehem prevails in tight race to win Class A girls' cross country title
In the end, three top-10 finishes propelled Bethlehem, the 2024 state champion, to a three-point win over Guilderland with Shen placing third and Saratoga a close fourth.
Bethlehem claimed the Class A girls cross country title in a close race, edging out Guilderland by three points. Freshman Tiffany Akpieyi led the way with a 23rd place finish, while sophomore Sophia Chromczak secured Bethlehem's three top 10 finishes. Brooklyn-based runner Riley Lynch of Shenendehowa claimed individual glory with a 18:06.5 time. The team's success was bolstered by the younger runners, who learned from the older athletes about the course and received valuable advice.
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