Leeyah B. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson)

It isn’t often when the Vikings get a home-court advantage. Thankfully, Clara S. capitalized on the familiar terrain and took home her second first-place finish of the year. Not surprisingly, her last win came on Cherry Bottom Road during Senior Night against Newark Catholic. This time, the Vikings claimed a less-than-ideal fourth. Down 5 runners, the Vikings still managed to salvage the day.

Clara S. led the Vikings and the girls 3200 meter with a winning time of 13.05. The next closest Viking was Claire C. in fourteenth with 14.27. Jiaqi L. crossed the line next for Academy in 37th with a finishing time of 17.15.

The Maroon and Gray travel to Hilliard Darby for districts on Saturday, October 19.