In this special edition of the DELCO XC Podcast, we hit pause on predictions, rankings, and race breakdowns — and shift the focus to what truly matters: appreciation.
This episode is a love letter to DELCO cross country. To the miles, the mud, the struggle, the community, the laughter, the heartbreak, and the joy. It’s about the athletes who define the culture, the coaches who give everything, the parents who show up no matter what, and the county that has always been built different.
We also unveil the unofficial DELCO 20 — the twenty athletes who embodied grit, presence, leadership, and identity this season. Because this sport is bigger than times. Bigger than medals. Bigger than lists.
It’s for the love of the sport — and for the people who make DELCO cross country what it is.

In this episode of the DELCO XC Podcast, we break down the PIAA State Championships — where every stride is earned and every finish means something. From breakout performances to unforgettable displays of resilience, Delco athletes once again proved that toughness is more than a mindset — it’s our identity.

We highlight standout races from Sloane Smith’s historic finish, to Haverford’s team-first heart, to the grit shown by individuals across the county pushing through adversity. From AAA to A, boys and girls, this episode captures the pride, the edge, and the tradition that makes Delco running built different.

This week on the DELCO XC Podcast, we dive into one of cross country’s most overlooked truths — it’s a team sport through and through.

From PIAA District 1, District 12, and the PA Independent State Championships, we break down how chemistry, trust, and execution decide who’s heading to Hershey.

We talk Haverford’s dangerously confident run, Penncrest’s breakout performance, and Marple’s Julian Bothma’s moment of joy, before heading over to Belmont Plateau to unpack Episcopal Academy’s historic finish, Agnes Irwin’s podium push, and Notre Dame’s surprise top-5 at PAISAA.

Add in a few laughs, a shot at ChatGPT’s “predictions,” and some love for the runners who just missed the cut — and you’ve got a full plate of district drama, DELCO pride, and the road to the land of chocolate 🍫.

Buckle up, tie those spikes tight, and get ready to be dangerously confident.