The girls took first, besting Warrior Run (25-34), Central Columbia (17-46) and just edging out Milton by a score of 27-28. And on the boys side, the Wildcats finished in second, defeating Warrior Run (15-50) and Central Columbia (16-42) but falling to Milton (33-22).

For the girls, freshman Abigail Winslow made the difference against the Black Panthers, surpassing a Milton runner on the home stretch to help Central Mountain secure the victory.

In the process, she set a big PR of 24:46.80. Other Wildcats on the girls side that set PRs at Lock Haven on Thursday were Kaylie McClockey (24:42.30) and Sophia Hoy (26:39.40). With the performance, the CM girls improved to 10-2 on the season.

On the boys side, five Wildcats posted PR performances in Latrell Walker (19:08.90), Shayden Hill (19:24.50), Gabriel Houser (20:18.50), Brayden Bird (20:56.80), and Will Stout (21:34.10). With the performance, the CM boys improved to 9-3 on the season.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Multiple CM runners lead a pack during a quad meet against Warrior Run, Milton and Central Columbia on Tuesday. The CM boys took second.

The Central Mountain cross country team will be back in action on Saturday, traveling to Hershey to compete at the 19th PIAA Foundation XC Invitational.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express A Central Mountain runner reacts at the end of her run during a quad meet against Warrior Run, Milton and Central Columbia on Tuesday.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Multiple Central Mountain runners approach the finish line during a quad meet against Warrior Run, Milton and Central Columbia on Tuesday.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Multiple CM runners compete during a quad meet against Warrior Run, Milton and Central Columbia on Tuesday. The CM boys took second.