Tuscarawas Central Catholic Athletics

Malvern Invitational The Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints Cross Country Team enjoyed a successful day at the Malvern Invitational earlier this week, highlighted by an individual championship performance from Junior Alex Mercier and PR’s by all 4 runners on the day. Alex Mercier claimed 1st place overall with an impressive time and personal record of 17:28 leading the Saints against a strong field of competitors. Junior Collin Virag followed with a great performance and a personal record himself finishing with a time of 19:47, while Freshman Gavin Virag posted a significant improvement with a time of 25:44 which is his personal record. In the middle school race, Timmy Gardner completed the 2-mile course with a time of 14:49 which is his personal record, improving his previous time in his last race by one minute. The Saints demonstrated continued growth and determination, again with all runners posting personal best times as the team advances through the season. Coach Nick Incarnato was pleased with the team's effort and looks forward to seeing the athletes continue their progress in the weeks ahead and as the Saints near the post season.