XC Weekend Recap: National and State Elite Rule the Weekend

Quick Hits and More Top Performances

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Jack Graffeo, Westford Academy (Mass.): Graffeo capped off his season, which started just over a month ago, with a win at the MIAA Meet of Champions, where he won with a time of 15:17.08. Graffeo won by 18 seconds and continuing his undefeated season. 

Rylee Blade, Santiago Corona (Calif.): Blade maintained her undefeated streak at the 3-mile distance this season with a dominant victory at the CIF Southern Section Prelims. She defended her title with a winning time of 16:49.50, finishing 40 seconds ahead of the competition.

Tristan Yoder, Broadway (Va.): Yoder won his eighth race of the season at the VHSL Class 3 State XC Meet, becoming a state champion in the process for the first time. Yoder finished with the fastest boys time of the day across all classes, clocking a time of 15:34. 

Greta Hammer, Needham (Mass.): After starting her season with a couple of runner up finishes, Greta Hammer finished her season with seven straight victories, culminating in a win at the MIAA Meet of Champions where she finished with a time of 18:02.48.