Bethlehem Catholic’s boys’ cross country team had two runners in the top 20 in last week’s meet, hosted by the Hawks on Tuesday at Bethlehem Municipal Golf Course.

Sophomore Matt Millen placed 18th in 18:00, and teammate Aaron Smith, a senior, was 20th in 18:03.

“I was a little disappointed with my time, but I did the best I’ve done all season, so I’m pretty happy about that,” said Smith. “The boys are doing pretty good. Most of them are young, but they’re doing really well for their age.”

That includes Millen, who is a first-year distance runner.

“For the first mile, I ran with Darlyn Fermin because I knew if I paced myself with him in the first mile, I would keep myself to that pace or a little slower for the entire match,” Millen said. “Then, I stayed with the big Parkland pack. At the end, I sprinted, caught a few kids, and I always sprint as fast as I can, trying to get the stride in.”

Fermin won the boys’ race in 17:09, followed by five Parkland runners.

Freedom’s Nick Bauer placed seventh in 17:19, Liberty’s Cole Frank was ninth in 17:20, and Liberty’s Ryan Wycherley placed 14th in 17:29.

Freedom’s Josh Noel placed 15th in 17:44, and Liberty’s Paul Jensen was 16th in 17:45.

In team results, Becahi defeated Dieruff, 15-50, defeated Allen, 15-50, but lost to Parkland, 50-15.

Freedom defeated Dieruff, 15-50, defeated Allen, 15-50, but lost to Parkland, 48-15.

Liberty defeated Dieruff, 15-50, defeated Allen, 15-50, but lost to Parkland, 42-20.