The forecast called for rain, but the cross country gods had other plans! In this week’s episode of the DELCO XC Podcast, Kevin Kee dives deep into League Championship week — where the conditions were perfect, the competition fierce, and the races unforgettable.

From Conestoga’s dominance at Rose Tree Park to Lower Merion’s Mazzeo brothers, and Penn Charter’s Inter-Ac sweep, this episode covers every major storyline across Delco and beyond.

We break down every league:
🏃‍♀️ Central League Championships — Tubbs, Smith, and Gaffney shine in a field full of grit.
🏃‍♂️ Central League Boys — Lower Merion’s 1–2 Mazzeo finish and depth that threatens anyone come Districts.
🏁 Inter-Acs at Belmont Plateau — Penn Charter’s girls put on a masterclass; Episcopal rolls as the boys’ champs.
🔥 Del Val — Penn Wood’s girls and boys put together statement performances and program-defining runs.
⛪ Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) — Nazareth’s depth and Katie Sautter’s individual brilliance headline a competitive PCL weekend (girls & boys recaps included).
📣 BAL Championships — full coverage of the BAL races and the key storylines you need heading into postseason (team performances, breakout athletes, and who’s trending up).

Grab your spikes — we’re reliving every surge, every finish, and every moment that made championship week one for the books. Play-by-play breakdowns, top-10 rundowns, and my takes on who to watch at Districts and States.