Running long and strong: Boys cross country tops L-S

The Patriots’ combined varsity/JV cross country team defeated Lincoln-Sudbury, 15-50, the sport’s equivalent of a shutout, on September 30. 

Team record: Overall 2-0, Dual County League 2-0

Storyline: Packs win cross country meets, and the Patriots capitalized on terrific pack running.

Big day: Led by Brendan Quinn, the team swept the first 10 spots, finishing within a 34-second span. 

Up next: The Patriots were to host Newton South, one of the top teams in the state, on October 8. 

Bay State Invitational

The varsity and JV teams put in extraordinary showings at the September 27 meet in Wrentham. 

Storyline: All 10 varsity runners medaled. 

Big day: The JV earned 11 of the 25 medals awarded in the non-scoring event, including the top six finishes.