September 19,

The Valley Forge Cross Country Team went into the season with 3 main goals: personal best times on courses, placing high in key district and regional competitions, and developing a strong sense of team.

At mid-season, the team is gelling thanks to Friday night pasta parties and the daily grind of practices that began three months ago. Our young runners are learning how to work together and motivate each other during speed days. This energy is transferring over to Saturday competitions, and it’s exciting to see their time drops.

Senior Nate Demarest’s first true test of regional competition occurred on Saturday, September 16, at the Spartan Invitational in Boardman, OH. Demarest finished in the top tier of DI competition in a field that included top area runners as well as out-of-state competitors from Allegheny, PA.