Donnelly leads Haverford home sweep

Posted On: Friday, September 20, 2019
By: ldevlin

Mike Donnelly led the way as Haverford swept the top four places to beat Marple Newtown (15-50) and Strath Haven (16-47) in Central League boys cross country action Wednesday.

Donnelly, the 2018 Daily Times Runner of the Year, covered the 5,000-meter course at Coopertown Elementary School in 16 minutes, 11 seconds. He was followed across the finish line by teammates Will Field (16:37), Josh Fingerhut (16:45) and Ryan Murray (16:45). The Fords had seven runners in the top eight.

Paul Faggioli finished fifth overall to pace Strath Haven, which defeated Marple Newtown, 17-44. Samuel Heat and Julian Carmichael placed ninth and 10th, respectively, for the Panthers.

Josh Noble was the top finisher for the Tigers. He was 11th.

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