Related: Suburban boys finish second at districts, eye state title.

HERSHEY -- York Suburban's Olivia Gettle was in second place 200 yards from the finish of Wednesday's District 3 Class AA girls' cross country championship race.

As she headed down the stretch of what used to be the 10th fairway of Hershey's Parkview golf course, Gettle caught and passed Palmyra's Maria Tukis.

Then what could have been a disaster struck. With less than 100 yards to go, Gettle hit what runners call "the wall," stumbled and fell. As Tukis surged back ahead, Gettle got up and headed for the finish line. A few yards closer, she

York Suburban's Samantha Gehly (1056) heads into the second straightaway during Wednesday's District 3 Class AA girls' cross country meet. She finished 11th in the race. (Lebanon Daily News -- Jeremy Long)
fell again.

"She ran out of gas," Trojans coach Dan VanHouwe said. "It's a tough course with a lot of hills. The hills beat you up."

Beat her up, maybe. Beat her, no.

Somehow Gettle found her way back to her feet and managed to cross the finish line third, a second ahead of fourth-place finisher Olivia Farabaugh of Palmyra.

Tukis and Farabaugh led Palmyra to a first-place team finish. But inspired by Gettle's gutsy effort, Suburban placed two more runners -- eighth place Emma Leik and 11th place Samantha Gehly -- in the top 20 and earned a trip to states for the second year in a row with a second-place team finish.

"It's really truly a blessing," said Gehly, a senior who will be making her third trip to the PIAA meet. "Everybody kicked butt and went all out. It's great seeing all the hard work pay off."

Gehly qualified as an individual as a sophomore. Going as a team is better, she said.

"It's a lot more fun. We all work together as a team," Gehly said.

That team spirit was key for Suburban. Running as a pack for much of the race, their No. 5 finisher, Danielle Cardone, was just 1:38 behind Gettle. Their No. 4 girl, Lauren Shrader, finished 21st, which would have qualified for states as an individual had the Trojans not made it as a team.

"We work as a team," VanHouwe said. "Everything we do, we do as a team. There is no superstar."

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For Delone Catholic, which won the girls' Class A team race to also qualify for states, there was a superstar -- coach Scotty Watt, who is retiring after this season.

"The team win means so much. It's our coach's last year," said Delone freshman Kate Mowery, who finished first with a time of 20:54.

Sarah Bischoff (fourth) and Andrea Resciniti (eighth) also finished in the top 10 for the Squirettes, who sported 'Win With Watts' T-shirts over their singlets before the race.

Delone finished with 39 points to edge second-place York Catholic. Only the top team qualifies for the state meet in Class A.

Fairfield's Kaitlyn Beckham placed second in Class A to also qualify for states.

Kennard-Dale sophomore Kayla White finished sixth in AA to move on. Bermudian Springs' Rachel Crane finished 22nd to qualify.

In Class AAA girls, Central York senior Kelsey Ibarra (fourth), Red Land junior Makena Felts (11th) and Red Lion senior Amanda Wivell (18th) all advanced to the state meet.

DISTRICT 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
   Wednesday's results from the 2012 District 3 Cross Country Championships at Parkview Cross Country Course in Hershey:

CLASS AAA GIRLS


  1. Mady Clahane, fr., Cumberland Valley, 18:49; 2. Greta Lindsley, jr., Penn Manor, 19:01; 3. Tessa Mundell, sr., Governor Mifflin, 19:04; 4. Kelsey Ibarra, sr., Central York, 19:09; 5. Carol Strock, sr., Cumberland Valley, 19:30; 6. Hannah Mansell, soph., Governor Mifflin, 19:48; 7. Dee Dee Shea, jr., Lower Dauphin, 19:52; 8. Laura Barnes, jr., Cumberland Valley, 20:09; 9. Gabi Broschard, jr., Hershey, 20:12; 10. Courtney Group, jr., Chambersburg, 20:15.
11. Makena Felts, jr., Red Land, 20:21; 12. Sarah Brzostek, sr., Exeter, 20:21; 13. Emily McBride, soph., Manheim Township, 20:23; 14. Rebecca Owens, jr., Wilson, 20:23; 15. Caitlyn Padgett, fr., Carlisle, 20:23; 16. Anne Den Otter, soph., Wilson, 20:24; 17. Erin Vrana, sr., Hershey, 20:25; 18. Amanda Wivell, sr., Red Lion, 20:25; 19. Alexandra Orr, jr., Chambersburg, 20:25; 20. Maryn Bernhardt, fr., Manheim Township, 20:25.
21. Nicole Moyer, fr., Governor Mifflin, 20:28; 22. Abby Martin, soph., Mechanicsburg, 20:33; 23. Danae Peters, jr., Manheim Central, 20:41; 24. Alex Santora, jr., Daniel Boone, 20:48; 25. Kelly Moyer, fr., Governor Mifflin, 20:48; 26. Ella Breidenstine, fr., Lower Dauphin, 20:50; 27. Rachel Kidd, sr., Cumberland Valley, 20:50; 28. Megan Howe, Cumberland Valley, 20:57; 29. Courtney Keen, sr., J.P. McCaskey, 21:00; 30. Martha Boben, soph., J.P. McCaskey, 21:00.
Other area runners
52. Emily Loeffelholz, jr., Central York, 21:40; 63. Julia Kendrick, soph., Red Lion, 21:51; 65. Emily Lawrence, soph., New Oxford, 21:52; 68. Brooke Buzynski, fr., Central York, 21:54; 73. Taylor Mauro, sr., Dallastown, 22:02; 77. Allie Mack, sr., New Oxford, 22:06; 78. Devan Bateman, jr., New Oxford, 22:06; 80. Naomi Scharf, sr., Red Lion, 22:12; 84. Megan Blum, jr., Dallastown, 22:19; 92. Emma Harrelson, jr., York County Tech, 22:26.
97. Casey Kemp, fr., Dallastown, 22:33; 100. Maddie Warntz, jr., Central York, 22:37; 115. Elizabeth DiBiase, soph., Dallastown, 22:46; 119. Macy Owens, fr., Red Lion, 22:48; 122. Lynne Mooradian, fr., South Western, 22:53; 123. Andrea Dawson, jr., Dover, 22:54; 126. Claudine Godfrey, sr., Dover, 22:56; 132. Sarah Kistner, fr., Dover, 22:59; 137. Rachel Jenks, jr., Red Lion, 23:10; 141. Rebecca Miller, sr., Spring Grove, 23:14.
148. Elizabeth Malda, jr., Dallastown, 23:18; 150. Anna Haynie, jr., Red Lion, 23:20; 157. Natasha Wetzel, fr., South Western, 23:28; 160. Erin Stephan, jr., Gettysburg, 23:39; 174. Leah Corbin, sr., Spring Grove, 23:55; 176. Brynn Warrington, sr., Spring Grove, 23:56; 179. Lindsay Herbst, sr., Central York, 23:58; 181. Alyssa Lawton, fr., Dover, 24:01; 183. Kayleigh Smeltzer, fr., 24:03; 184. Casey Little, soph., Gettysburg, 24:05.
185. Maria Mummert, fr., York County Tech, 24:06; 186. Cortney Knotts, soph. Spring Grove, 24:06; 188. Abby Fernandes, sr., Gettysburg, 24:10; 192. Hannah McLeod, jr., Northeastern, 24:16; 193. Laura Zielinski, fr., Northeastern, 24:17; 207. Brooke Snyder, sr., Dallastown, 24:49; 215. Amanda Loeffelholz, fr., Central York, 24:58; 217. Megan Bachmore, sr., Gettysburg, 25:05; 219. Madison Strine, soph., Central York, 24:14; 228. Cynthia Santoyo, jr., New Oxford, 25:44; 232. Josie Steward, soph., Dallastown, 26:27.
Team Standings (top 5)
  1. Cumberland Valley, 61 points; 2. Governor Mifflin, 99; 3. Carlisle, 168; 4. Chambersburg, 173; 5. Daniel Boone, 206.
Area teams
13. Central York, 359; 14. Red Lion, 378; 20. Dallastown, 467; 29. Gettysburg, 781.
  

CLASS AA GIRLS


  1. Maria Tukis, soph., Palmyra, 19:59; 2. Emily Joyce, sr., Big Spring, 20:04; 3. Olivia Gettle, fr., York Suburban, 20:08; 4. Olivia Farabaugh, sr., Palmyra, 20:09; 5. Angel Barber, soph., East Pennsboro, 20:15; 6. Kayla White, soph., Kennard-Dale, 20:16; 7. Shannon Cruz, sr., Lancaster Catholic, 20:17; 8. Emma Leik, fr., York Suburban, 20:20; 9. Lillie Brown, sr., Boiling Springs, 20:22; 10. Devi Jagadesan, jr., Wyomissing, 20:22.
11. Samantha Gehly, sr., York Suburban, 20:22; 12. Laura Duquette, sr., Palmyra, 20:24; 13. Miranda Salvo, soph., Palmyra, 20:33; 14. Sara Miller, sr., Bishop McDevitt, 20:39; 15. Kirsten Lebo, jr., Conrad Weiser, 20:44; 16. June Chiango, sr., Wyomissing, 20:47; 17. Chloe Mattilio, sr., Lancaster Mennonite, 20:51; 18. Emily Dethlefs, jr., Trinity, 20:58; 19. Jessica Thies, sr., Schuylkill Valley, 21:02; 20. Devin Strynkowski, jr., Palmyra, 21:04.
21. Rosemary Tuzzino, fr., Lancaster Catholic, 21:06; 22. Rachel Crane, jr., Bermudian Springs, 21:07; 23. Lauren Shrader, jr., York Suburban, 21:07; 24. Tina Bowers, jr., Wyomissing, 21:08; 25. Katie Keck, fr., Palmyra, 21:10; 26. Olivia Boyer, sr., Oley Valley, 21:14; 27. Hannah Beatty, jr., Schuylkill Valley, 21:25; 28. Madeline Short, jr., Kutztown, 21:27; 29. Caitlin Salomon, fr., Kennard-Dale, 21:27; 30. Haley Cole, sr., Kennard-Dale, 21:28.
Other YAIAA runners
32. Danielle Cardone, soph., York Suburban, 21:44; 39. Bethany Weaver, fr., West York, 21:57; 43. Kimberly Hall, jr., York Suburban, 22:16; 45. Rachelle Walker, soph., York Suburban, 22:20; 48. Tabitha Jermyn, sr., West York, 22:24; 55. Zoie Cleary, sr., Hanover, 22:42; 56. Emily Fourhman, jr., 22:46; 58. Sam Levan, jr., Kennard-Dale, 22:49; 61. Jackie Ditt, soph., Susquehannock, 22:53; 69. Courtney Rodgers, fr., Susquehannock, 23:12.
70. Baylee Robey, fr., Biglerville, 23:14; 92. Hope Cuff, jr., Bermudian Springs, 23:56; 100. Joann Sutyak, sr., West York, 24:12; 104. Maura Geiselman, jr., Eastern York, 24:19; 105. Alisha Lopez, fr., Eastern York, 24:20; 106. Hali Rinker, fr., West York, 24:21; 110. Caraleigh Stifler, soph., Susquehannock, 24:28; 113. Luci Mathews, sr., Kennard-Dale, 24:31; 114. Rachel Pugaczewski, fr., Susquehannock, 24:34; 115. Taylor Schlemmer, jr., West York, 24:38.
119. Gabrielle Johnson, sr., Biglerville, 24:55; 125. Madison Leer, soph., Bermudian Springs, 25:00; 126. Brigit Duffy, fr., Susquehannock, 25:03; 155. Lauren Catron, jr., Kennard-Dale, 26:02; 168. Ashley Portillo, sr., Kennard-Dale, 27:22.
Team Standings (Top 5)
  1. Palmyra, 49 points; 2. York Suburban, 72; 3. Wyomissing, 150; 4. Big Spring, 181; 5. Kennard-Dale, 206.
Other YAIAA teams
14. West York, 351; 16. Susquehannock, 353.
  

CLASS A GIRLS


  1. Kate Mowrey, fr., Delone Catholic, 20:54; 2. Kaitlyn Beckham, sr., Fairfield, 21:02; 3. Morgan Firestone, sr., Tulpehocken, 21:13; 4. Sarah Bischoff, sr., Delone Catholic, 21:39; 5. Shelby Dove, soph., Annville-Cleona, 21:56; 6. Zoe Mathern, jr., Camp Hill, 22:12; 7. Drew Anderson, sr., Camp Hill, 22:18; 8. Andrea Resciniti, jr., Delone Catholic, 22:22; 9. Kara Martin, soph., Veritas Academy, 22:31; 10. Amanda Falvey, York Catholic, 22:46.
11. Abbey Korber, soph., Greenwood, 22:47; 12. Alexis China, sr., York Catholic, 23:00; 13. Maddie Silva, sr., Camp Hill, 23:12; 14. Lindsey China, fr., York Catholic, 23:23; 15. Rebecca Sitler, sr., York Catholic, 23:39; 16. Melissa Casiotti, soph., Annville-Cleona, 23:49; 17. Morgan Klunk, sr., York Catholic, 23:50; 18. Rachel Bross, soph., Tulpehocken, 23:53; 19. Alyssa Alberghini, fr., Delone Catholic, 24:03; 20. Veronica Skehan, sr., York Catholic.
21. Sara Barton, sr., Greenwood, 24:07; 22. Mercedes Nield, sr., Delone Catholic, 24:07; 23. Allison Good, fr., Covenant Christian, 24:12; 24. Jenna Salter, soph., Delone Catholic, 24:28; 25. Sarah Hunt, sr., Fairfield, 24:34; 26. Angela Fair, fr., Annville-Cleona, 24:35; 27. Anya Rini, soph., Camp Hill, 24:41; 28. Tara Barnard, jr., Greenwood, 24:55; 29. Emily Moretz, soph., Camp Hill, 25:00; 30. Casey Courogen, jr., Camp Hill, 25:03.
Other YAIAA runners
34. Julie Mall, sr., Delone Catholic, 25:33; 36. Tyler Barlow, jr., Fairfield, 25:48.
Team Standings (complete)
  1. Delone Catholic, 39 points; 2. York Catholic, 49; 3. Camp Hill, 57; 4. Annville-Cleona, 81.