Girls cross country advances to states; Chopas earns crown
The team placed second on November 8 to secure the runner-up trophy in the MIAA Division 1B sectional meet.
Acton-Carlisle girls cross country placed second — a mere three points behind a talented Winchester team — on November 8 to secure the runner-up trophy in the MIAA Division 1B sectional meet and earn a spot in this weekend’s state championship meet.
- Up next: The Pats will travel to Devens on November 15 for the Division 1 state race; start time is 2:45 p.m.
- Big day: Junior Maria Chopas cruised through the competition to become sectionals champion. She took the lead during the second mile and won the race in a time of 18:37.40.
- Unsung heroes: The Patriots finished all seven runners in the top 25. Chopas finished first, Emma Kjaersgaard eighth, Felicity Daglish 13th, and Alex Skelly 14th — all receiving medals — followed by Lily Miles placing 16th, Abby Adams 17th, and Pelin Turner 22nd.
