HARRISBURG, Jan. 25 – State Rep. Steven J. Santarsiero, D-Bucks, today recognized Sara Sargent, an accomplished cross country runner from Pennsbury High School, on the floor of the House of Representatives.
This past November Sargent became just the third freshman ever to win the PIAA girls Class AAA state cross country championship with a time of 18 minutes, 35 seconds. Her time set a new course record by 12 seconds. In addition to becoming the first freshman to win the state title since 1992, her victory also helped Pennsbury High School finish third in the team standings.
At the Suburban One League National Conference championship meet, Sargent won the race in 17 minutes, 57 seconds, which helped Pennsbury win its first league title in the 34-year history of the program.
"I am so proud to recognize this amazing young woman who has brought so much positive attention and recognition to our community and to Pennsbury High School," Santarsiero said. "At such a young age, she is already such a positive role model for her peers."
Sargent resides in Yardley, Lower Makefield Township, with her parents, Kay and Greg Sargent.
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