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Nighthawk Cross Country Teams Compete In Home Meet

Published: Oct 10, 2025 6:55 am

Newtown High School’s cross country teams had their Senior Day meet, their only home meet, on the trails near Reed School on October 7. Newtown took on Bunnell of Stratford, New Fairfield, and Notre Dame Prep of Fairfield.

The girls squad was edged by New Fairfield, 29-30 and beat Notre Dame 15-50 and Bunnell 15-59. The boys defeated Bunnell 19-44, New Fairfield 15-45, and Notre Dame 15-47.

Newtown’s girls were paced by Natalie McLean in 22:25, Keeley Ferriter in 22:27, Annie Fattore with a time of 23:16, Annabel Denu in 23:23, Anna Parsons with a time of 23:26, Nadia Andrew in 23:31, and Audrey McLean in 23:39.

The boys were led by Orion Lowery in 17:17, Reid Karnas in 18:11, Bryce Taylor with a time of 18:12, Ubay Dissa in 18:16, Duncan Kolb in 18:18, Aarav Shetty with a time of 19:25, and Kayden McGuirk in 19:52.

Runners take off at the start of a race this fall. Newtown hosted a meet on October 7 and will next compete in the South-West Conference Championships, Wednesday, October 15 at Bethel High. —Bee Photos, Hutchison

Keeley Ferriter crosses the finish line of a race this season.

Anna Parsons, left, and Audrey McLean head toward the finish of a race. Pictured in the background is Annie Fattore.

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