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The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference meet brought thrilling performances, highlighted by Lanee Berkhimer setting a new girls’ course record for Central High School. While the Central girls faced tough competition, they achieved a narrow victory against Bishop Carroll. Central’s boys also showcased resilience, securing a crucial win over Westmont. Strong showings from other schools, including impressive finishes by competitors from Bellwood-Antis and Bishop Carroll, contributed to a memorable day filled with athletic excellence.

Record-Setting Day at the Laurel Highlands Cross Country Meet!

It’s a crisp fall day in Central, and the excitement is palpable as the high school cross country teams hit the course for the much-anticipated Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference meet on September 25, 2025. Fans gathered along the sidelines, cheering on their favorite athletes, with one athlete stealing the spotlight in a big way!

Lanee Berkhimer Shines Bright

In what can only be described as a thrilling moment for the Central High School girls’ team, Lanee Berkhimer sprinted her way into the record books with a sensational finish of 18:44. This remarkable achievement means she has broken the longstanding girls’ course record at Central High School! What an incredible day for her and her teammates!

Team Results: Wins and Losses

While Lanee’s record-breaking performance truly stood out, the Central girls’ team faced a mix of fortunes during the meet. They suffered losses against strong competitors, including Bellwood-Antis (50-15) and Bishop McCort (19-17). However, spirits remained high as they managed to clench a win against Bishop Carroll with a nail-biting score of 11-10! Unfortunately, they also faced defeat against Westmont Hilltop (50-15).

In the girls’ race, it was Blake Pennington from Bellwood-Antis finishing in second with a commendable time of 21:43. Meanwhile, Bishop McCort’s Lady Dragons narrowly edged out Central, making the competition fierce and electrifying!

Moving on to the Boys’ Competition

On the boys’ side, Noah Knobloch from Bishop Carroll dominated the race, securing the top spot with an impressive time of 18:06. Following closely behind was Bryce Hollenbach from Bellwood-Antis, who finished in a solid second place with a time of 18:49. Central’s boys team had their own challenges, losing to Bishop Carroll (50-15) but managing to scrape out a hard-fought victory over Westmont with a score of 20-16.

Bellwood-Antis continued their strong performance, also claiming victories against both Westmont and Bishop McCort, which gives them a successful day overall.

Other Notable Performances

As the races unfolded, the excitement wasn’t just confined to Central. Over at Altoona, Ashlyn Noce had her own standout performance, winning the girls’ race with a fantastic time of 19:24. For the boys, Seth Lieb clocked in at 17:54, finishing as runner-up.

Meanwhile, Hollidaysburg’s Sam Chestney crossed the finish line first for the boys in an impressive time of 18:31. On the girls’ side, Chloe May from Bedford snagged victory with a time of 19:49.

Central Cambria’s Ethan Haycisak (16:22) and Paige Alexander (20:26) also showed great prowess on the course, each finishing first in their races and leading their team to victories over Bella Fonte and Chestnut Ridge.

The Overall Picture

As for Tyrone’s squads, they faced some tough competition against Forest Hills and Clearfield, with notable finishes from Brenson Davis (6th place, 18:58) and Ella Savino (6th place, 22:29). The day was filled with excitement, high hopes, and strong performances from many individuals.

The Laurel Highlands Cross Country Meet was a testament to the talent and hard work of these young athletes. Whether it was setting new records, finishing in the top ranks, or just enjoying the race, everyone surely left the course with memories to cherish and a fiery passion for the sport. Until next time, keep running, Central!

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