In fact, just a sophomore, Lindell was named the Region 4 boys’ Runner of the Year. The all-region teams and region runners of the year were decided by the region’s coaches.

“The award means a lot,” said Lindell, who also qualified for states as a freshman. “I put a lot of work in over the summer and it all paid off during my season.”

In late October, Lindell was third out of 115 runners at the District 10 2A championship meet in Titusville. He finished the 3.1-mile course in 16:06. In the PIAA 2A meet at Hershey, Lindell was 65th out of 247 total finishers.

“Sam earned region runner of the year,” said Warren coach Kevin Dustin. “He worked hard all summer and kept working all year to have an impressive season. He should be fun to watch over the next two seasons.”

Warren senior Shyann Rulander helps up freshman teammate Morgan Alexander after both earned medals at this fall’s District 10 2A championships. Photo submitted to the Times Observer

Rulander, a senior, finished 50th out of 244 runners at the state championships at Hershey Park. She finished the packed course in 21:26, and Alexander – a freshman — was 123rd in 22:41. Rulander was 10th out of 144 at the D10 2A girls’ meet in 19:59, and Alexander 14th in 20:17 to qualify for states.

“Shyann finished her senior season in a great way, competing for girls region runner of the year, and coming up just shy,” said Dustin. “She has put in some serious work over the years and is one of the most deserving kids for her success. Such a great athlete and teammate. Morgan had a great start to her cross country career and is a very motivated athlete. Excited to watch her in the coming years.”

Also underclassmen, Youngsville sophomore Cassidy Britton and Eisenhower freshman Kierra Wismar were named to the Region 4 second team. Britton finished just outside PIAA 1A qualifiers with a 20:52 15th-place finish out of 115 at districts.

REGION 4

GIRLS

FIRST TEAM

Jordan Fox Soph. Corry

Shyann Rulander Sr. Warren

Morgan Alexander Fresh. Warren

Ava Reagle Soph. Union City

Veronica Brewer Soph. Harbor Creek

Allie Gladitz Soph. Seneca

Ashley Post Jr. Seneca

SECOND TEAM

Haeleigh Bayle Jr. Corry

Cassy Britton Soph. Youngsville

Norah Carver Jr. North East

Macy Ward Fresh. Harbor Creek

Teya Bailey Sr. Corry

Kierra Wismar Fresh. Eisenhower

Brooke Majewski Fresh. Seneca

BOYS

FIRST TEAM

Sam Lindell Soph. Warren

Eli Rhoades Sr. Harbor Creek

Lucas Boyd Sr. North East

Peyton Brewer Sr. Harbor Creek

Stephen Brady Sr. Corry

Tony Kerr Sr. Corry

Bryson Hammond Soph. North East

SECOND TEAM

Nathan Bertolo Sr. Harbor Creek

Timothy Gross Jr. Seneca

Logan Byerly Sr. Harbor Creek

Tavon Kornikoski Jr. Corry

Zachary Beckwith Sr. Union City

Michael Werner Jr. Seneca

Fabian Fourspring Jr. Corry