Cumberland Valley junior Ava Butler finished seventh in the District 3 Class 3A girls cross country championships Saturday, Oct. 31, at Big Spring High School in Newville.
Butler completed the 5,000-meter course in 18:36.8, according to the district championship results published by MileSplit.
Her performance earned her a place in the PIAA Class 3A girls state championships, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at Big Spring.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's official state championship entry list identifies Butler as a qualifier representing Cumberland Valley. She is listed with competition number 730.
Butler improves on earlier season time
Butler's district championship time was faster than her 18:41.50 finish at the Gettysburg Invitational on Oct. 3, according to published race results.
At districts, Butler finished just behind J.P. McCaskey's Carolynn Main, who recorded a time of 18:36.54. Butler crossed the finish line in 18:36.78, less than a quarter-second later.
The district championship brought together runners competing for team and individual state berths.
State championships next
The PIAA Class 3A girls championship race is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Big Spring High School.
Butler will represent Cumberland Valley in the state competition following her seventh-place district finish.
