Abington Heights Extended Win Streak to 175
The team remained undefeated this season after defeating Elk Lake, Blue Ridge, and Montrose in Moscow.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Running
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The Abington Heights girls cross country team extended its Lackawanna League winning streak to 175 consecutive races. The squad improved its season record to 8-0 following victories over Elk Lake, Blue Ridge, and Montrose.
Why it matters
The streak highlights a dominant period of consistency for the program, which has remained unbeaten in league competition for nine years. This sustained success cements the team's status as a regional benchmark for high school distance running.
Abington Heights placed five runners in the top 13 to secure victories over Elk Lake, Blue Ridge, and Montrose. Marley Gilboy led her team with a time of 19:07.01, trailing race winner Sadie Loftus who finished in 18:51.06.
The players
Abington Heights
A high school cross country program based in Pennsylvania that currently holds an 8-0 season record.
Marley Gilboy
A top runner for the Abington Heights team who finished the race in 19:07.01.
Sadie Loftus
A runner representing Valley View who secured the individual win with a time of 18:51.06.
Parker Upright
An athlete from Elk Lake who won the boys race with a time of 15:55.34.
The details
Abington Heights secured its latest victories by utilizing group-running strategies to maintain competitive pacing throughout the meet. The team defeated Elk Lake 22-37, while both Blue Ridge and Montrose fell with scores of 18-45.
Timeline
September 12, 2017: Date of the last league meet loss for Abington Heights.
September 22, 2026: Date the cross country meet occurred at North Pocono Middle School.
September 26, 2026: Date of the upcoming PIAA Foundation Invitational at Big Spring High School.
Season Trajectory
This win maintains the team's momentum as they pivot toward larger state-level competitions. The continued dominance keeps Abington Heights in a favorable position for upcoming district and regional rankings.
The 175-race streak confirms the team remains the standard to beat in the Lackawanna League standings. With five runners finishing in the top 13, the team depth suggests a strong potential for high-point performances in upcoming invitational scoring.
The takeaway
Consistent group training and collaborative racing tactics remain the core drivers behind the team's long-term success. Athletes looking to improve can mirror these group-running strategies to optimize their own race times.
What happens next
Parker Upright is scheduled to compete at the PIAA Foundation Invitational on September 26, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on regional athletic results, visit Running.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scranton Times-Tribune.
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