Freedom’s girls’ cross country team ran their way to three victories on their home turf, defeating Stroudsburg, 25-30, East Stroudsburg North, 15-48, and East Stroudsburg South, 23-36.

Lauren Charboneau placed second overall but first for the Patriots in 20:26.

Eliza Fihlman finished in 12th place in 22:59, and Julia Heineman came in 15th in 23:12, also for the Pates.

“I usually run my first mile a lot faster than my other two. My second mile is usually my slowest and as soon as I get to the last mile, I start going faster and gradually picking up,” said Fihlman. “I passed people before the stretch to the finish and then there was one girl ahead of me that I was right behind.”

Liberty’s girls defeated Stroudsburg, 20-43, East Stroudsburg North, 15-50, and East Stroudsburg South, 19-52.

Emily Jobes came in third overall and first for the Hurricanes in 21:11, followed by Belle Weikert who was fourth overall in 21:19.

Camryn Bortz placed seventh in 21:34, Jessica Farrell was eighth in 21:51, Madison Drager came in 10th in 22:10, and Evelyn Sharkhan was 11th in 22:58.

“I felt pretty good. Emily helped me a lot with pacing, so the first two miles were pretty good, the third mile I felt tired but she really helped me push to the end and finish strong,” said Bortz. “Each course is different...It’s a little strategic, figuring out where to pick it up, where to slow down, where to pick people off.

“I think we have a really good team. We work together, but it’s also fun to compete with each other and push each other. The third mile is where I have to find it within myself to keep going.”

Bethlehem Catholic lost to Stroudsburg, 19-43, but won against East Stroudsburg North, 15-50, and East Stroudsburg South, 26-29.

Margaret Burke placed fifth overall and first for the Hawks in 21:21.