Summit's girls cross-country team placed second in the Watchung Division at the Union County Conference Championships. The boys finished third, according to results NJ.com published Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The girls scored 44 points, trailing only Union Catholic (26). Dana Reed led the Hilltoppers with a fifth-place finish in 20:49.10, followed closely by Ella Ryan (6th, 21:00.70) and Violet Becker (7th, 21:05.30). Emma Ryan finished 11th, Isabel Verhave 15th and Ayanna Samuels 19th. Five Summit runners in the top 15 gave the team a tight scoring pack that kept them well clear of third-place Oak Knoll (80 points).
On the boys side, Tucker Taylor crossed 10th in 17:18.90 and Jason Orben was right behind in 11th at 17:22.20. Argyle Nelson (21st), Shan Singh (26th) and Aidan Frank (27th) rounded out the scoring five. Summit's 88-point total put the Hilltoppers four points ahead of Oratory Prep (92) but behind Union Catholic (23) and Westfield (41).
Governor Livingston and New Providence results
In the Mountain/Valley Division, Governor Livingston's boys placed fourth with 73 points. Patrick Parente paced the Highlanders in sixth (17:49.00), with Christopher Yue eighth (17:57.10) and Joshua Cinque 12th (18:18.00). Cranford won the division with 50 points.
New Providence's boys finished fifth at 132 points. Andrew Szachara was the Pioneers' top runner, placing 24th in 19:19.30.
On the girls side, New Providence took fourth (92 points), led by Alexandra Hutson's fourth-place finish in 21:55.40. Governor Livingston placed fifth (134 points), with Sarah Chan leading the Highlanders in 13th (22:55.40).
Elizabeth won the Mountain/Valley girls title with 35 points.
What's next
All three programs now turn to the NJSIAA postseason. North II Sectionals are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31 at Central Park, Morris County, according to the NJSIAA. The state championships follow Saturday, Nov. 7 at Holmdel Park, with the Meet of Champions set for Saturday, Nov. 14 at the same venue.
