Local Runners Shine at Warrior Twilight Tune-Up Invitational

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Elizabethtown’s cross country scene is ablaze with talent as local athletes excelled at the Warrior Twilight Tune-Up Invitational at Warwick Middle School on August 23, 2025. Notable performances included Dante Checco clinching third in the 3A race with an impressive time of 16:07. Other standout competitors were Liam Hodge and Reagan Gates, who demonstrated their running prowess. The upcoming weeks promise more thrilling competitions as local teams prepare for additional races, adding to the excitement of the season.

Excitement in Elizabethtown as Local Runners Make Waves at Cross Country Meets

Elizabethtown is buzzing with excitement as local athletes showcased their skills at the Warrior Twilight Tune-up Invitational held at Warwick Middle School on August 23, 2025. Among the standout performers, Elizabethtown’s Dante Checco showed remarkable grit and determination. He clinched third place in the competitive 3A race with a dazzling time of 16:07. It’s safe to say he turned heads and is a name to watch as the season progresses.

Standout Performances from Local Athletes

Checco wasn’t the only athlete giving it his all over the weekend. The competition was fierce as runners from various schools lined up for their shot at glory.

In the 2A boys race at the same invitational, Hempfield’s Liam Hodge secured a solid fifth-place finish, showcasing his speed by outrunning Solanco’s Isaac Esh to the finish line. Meanwhile, McCaskey’s Ruby Garner-Valle also impressed by claiming third place in her heat. The spirit of competition was palpable, and these young athletes are clearly eager to stake their claim this season.

Weekend Highlights: Ben Bloser Bulldog Invitational

The excitement continued with limited Lancaster-Lebanon League action this week, but several teams hit the ground running at the Ben Bloser Bulldog Invitational at Big Spring High School.

Among them was Pequea Valley’s Jonah Zink, who painted a strong picture with a fifth-place finish in the 2A boys race, clocking in at 16:51.2. His teammates also contributed well to the team’s overall performance, with Joshua Reinford and Aiden Hofmann finishing 24th and 25th respectively, putting up respectable times of 17:58.3 and 17:58.5. Meanwhile, Northern Lebanon’s Luke Hentz and Thaddeus Raub held their ground to finish 13th and 18th, respectively, in a field of 165 runners. It’s always impressive to see such dedication from our local talents.