North Allegheny cross country teams had their first section meet of the season against the Mars Planets. Despite the hot temperatures, the tigers ran very well to best the planets on their home course.

The girls had a perfect score (15-50) and took the top 17 spots in the race. Freshman Lydia Stuart was fantastic grabbing her first victory as a varsity runner (20:52).  Sophomore sensation Gabby Pizon was 7 seconds back in second place. Junior Tess Pagnotta was solid in third with senior Nicole Reubi not far behind in 4th. Freshman Mary Lucas executed a nice race plan, securing the 5th spot for the lady tigers. Sophomore Abby Gordish was 6th and Junior Esa Tate was 7th.

The boys beat the planets 17-46. They were led by senior Sebastian Klimchak who won with a 17:33. Senior Grey Lowman was great in 2nd. Junior Justin Peoples had a strong finish, placing 3rd. Mars top runner took the 4th spot. Coming in the 5-6-7-8 spots all within 15 seconds of each other were (in order) senior Sergio Abdallah, senior Clayton Blough, junior Jack Curren, and sophomore Wyatt Case.

Both teams improve to 2-0 (1-0 in section play).

The tigers will travel to Ohio this Saturday for the Spartan Boardman Invitational.