Parkview Cross Country Course
The Parkview XC Course is a former golf course turned into a cross country course located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. Due to the number of long steep hills it is known as one of the hardest courses in the country which is why the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) State Championships are held there annually.
PIAA XC State Championships
The PIAA State Championships were first held at The Parkview XC Course in 2006. After it had been held at White Field the previous 5 years. It was moved to level the "playing field" after certain teams like the Scranton Prep boys (4 PIAA titles in 5 years) and Dallas girls (2 PIAA titles in 3 years) dominated there.
2008 PIAA XC State Champions:
Boys AAA.......North Penn
Boys AA........Elk Lake
Girls AAA......Emmanus
Girls AA.......Central Cambria
Individual Top 5:
Boys AAA
1. Jimmy Tarsnane
2. Will Keller
3. Bud Plaszenski
4. Daniel Krystek
5. Robert Micikas
Boys AA
1. Joe Beveridge
2. Alfredo Santana
3. Jim Spisak
4. Bryan Baumgartner
5. Alex Beardsley
Girls AAA
1. Sophia Ziemian
2. Leah Anne Wirfel
3. Kayleigh Perry
4. Lindsay Kerr
5. Lauren Zarger
Girls AA
1. Jessica Cygan
2. Leslie Kovach
3. Elaina Balouris
4. Lindsey Graybill
5. Jenna Gigliotti
A total of 1146 indivdual athletes and 98 teams competed at the 2008 PIAA Cross Country State Championships.
PIAA Foundation Invitational (Pre-States)
The 1st Annual PIAA Foundation Invitational or Pre-States was held in 2007. It is a mid season meet with all the top teams in Pennsylvania to PREview the up coming state championships. It is also a way for teams to see how they stack up against the top teams in the state.
2008 Pre-States Winners:
Team:
Boys Blue: North East
Boys Gold: Upper Dublin
Girls Blue: Lewisberg
Girls Gold: Liberty
Individual:
Boys Blue: Tyler Riegel - Tulpehocken
Boys Gold: Ben Furchet -Lower Marion
Boys JV: Mark Davis - Seneca Valley
Girls Blue: Sophia Ziemian - Lewisberg
Girls Gold: Jessica Cygan - Liberty
Girls JV: Emily Creigten - Cardinal O'hara