Gabriella Cechini produced a sensational individual performance to help power the Mercersburg Academy Women’s team to the top of the podium at the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Cross Country Championships. The event was held at the challenging Peddie Golf Club course in New Jersey.
In the Women’s 5,000 Metres Varsity race, Gabriella Cechini delivered a brilliant run, crossing the finish line in second place overall with a superb time of 18:23.1. Her high finish was instrumental in Mercersburg Academy’s dominant team display. The Women's team ultimately secured the championship title, accumulating a winning total of 50 points to comfortably claim the MAPL crown.
The Men's team also competed strongly, with Joseph Cechini representing the Academy in the Men’s 5,000 Metres Varsity event. Joseph clocked a time of 19:17.42 and crossed the line in 39th position. His effort, combined with his teammates’ performances, helped the Mercersburg Academy Men's team secure a respectable 4th place finish overall in the team standings, tallying a total of 46 points.
The day’s results mark a strong showing for Mercersburg Academy in the highly competitive MAPL Championships, with the Women's team returning with the coveted gold.
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