Published November 05. 2026 01:01PM
Catasauqua head cross country coach Kyle Rusnock was pleased with his squad in the recent Colonial League and District 11 championships.
“Leagues went well for us,” stated Rusnock. “Our athletes showed up to compete and did a nice job.”
At the league meet, Blake Reed (20:20.41) was the top Rough Rider finisher. He was followed by Liam McGinley (21:32.70), Brody Luckenbill (25:18.70), Bentley Weaver (25:44.10), David Mercado (26:13.70), Charlie Piervallo (26:16.20), and Cassius Estronza (29:18).
Uyen Ly was the top girls finisher in 24:35. She was followed by Shakala Roberts (27:27.60), Victoria Rodriguez-Ramos (29:01), Kaylin Stewart (30:16.60), and Ana Rodriguez-Ramos (30:22.80).
Rusnock also was happy with his team showing at the district meet.
At the District 11 meet, McGinley (20:06.90) led the Catasauqua unit, followed by Reed (20:32.40), Weaver (23:49.60), Piervallo (24:21.20), Luckenbill (24:22.50), Mercado (25:34), and Estronza (28:13.70).
On the girls’ side, Ly (24:16.20) set the pace followed by Roberts (25:46.60), Victoria Rodriguez-Ramos (27:40.90), Ana Rodriguez-Ramos (28:55.93), and Stewart (29:45.50).
“We ran great at districts,” beamed Rusnock. “We improved our times from the Colonial League.”
McGinley, Estronza, Ly and Ana Rodriguez-Ramos are the graduating seniors.
Press photo by Nancy ScholzLiam McGinley races for Catasauqua in the Colonial League meet.