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Brooks Northeast XC Championships

Updated: 3 days ago

Boston, MA


The historic cross-country course at Franklin Park once more served as the venue for a thrilling and exciting event: the Brooks Northeast XC Championships.


Youth Races (3K)

9–12 Boys & Girls: Competitive groups with significant club participation; multiple athletes finished in under 12 minutes.


Boys & Girls 13–14: Impressive performances all around, as top finishers completed the course in under 12 minutes, highlighting the region's talent.


Freshman/Sophomore Races (5K)

Boys: The race started intensely, with the winner finishing in just over 16 minutes.


Girls: A strategic race, with the leading group splitting up after Bear Cage Hill; finishing time 19:44.00.


Championship Races (5K)

Marty Lewis Championship (Boys, Juniors/Seniors): Top-tier performances, featuring a winner completing the course in under 15 minutes.


Phil Zodda Championship (Girls, Juniors/Seniors): A strong push in the first kilometer secured the win; finishing time was 16:47.3.


Attendance was strong, with teams from across New England and the Northeast.


Abigail Hennessy during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Abigail would win the Phil Zodda Championship Race.
Abigail Hennessy during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Abigail would win the Phil Zodda Championship Race.
Samuel Laverdiere (238) during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Samuel would finish in first place in the Marty Lewis Championship Race.
Samuel Laverdiere (238) during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Samuel would finish in first place in the Marty Lewis Championship Race.
Lillian Zurkus during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Lillian would win the Freshman-Sophomore Girls division at the meet.
Lillian Zurkus during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Lillian would win the Freshman-Sophomore Girls division at the meet.
Gatik Hirwani during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Gatik would finish in first place in the Freshman-Sophomore Boys division at the meet.
Gatik Hirwani during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Gatik would finish in first place in the Freshman-Sophomore Boys division at the meet.
Ryan Mogavero runs past the bear cages during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Ryan won the 13-14 Boys division
Ryan Mogavero runs past the bear cages during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Ryan won the 13-14 Boys division at the meet.
P. Wood runs during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. P. Wood won the 9-12 Girls division at the meet.
P. Wood runs during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. P. Wood won the 9-12 Girls division at the meet.
M. Grantham (161) during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. M. Grantham won the 9-12 Boys division at the meet.
M. Grantham (161) during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. M. Grantham won the 9-12 Boys division at the meet.
Jillian Campbell (51) and teammate Brooke Nelson (314) during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Jillian and Brooke would finish 1-2 in the 13-14 Girls division at the meet.
Jillian Campbell (51) and teammate Brooke Nelson (314) during the Brooks Northeast XC Championships at Franklin Park, Boston, MA on November 29, 2025. Jillian and Brooke would finish 1-2 in the 13-14 Girls division at the meet.

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