Twenty-seven student-athletes earned All-Area recognition this fall.
Girls' Cross Country
The Hill School girls' cross country program is interested in runners of all experience and skill levels. Our invitational-based schedule allows for all team members to compete several times throughout the season against appropriate competition. Whether you are a seasoned veteran, entirely new to running, or looking to get in shape for future competitive seasons, the Hill experience can provide all the needed tools to reach your goals.In a sport typically thought of as individual, TEAMWORK is the hallmark of our program. We train together, we race together, and we encourage each other. Competitive running and a strong desire to succeed on the race course are important components of our training, but working to achieve those goals as a team is even more important. Whether completing our challenging eight mile Ringing Rocks course or running to the local ice cream shop for a fun mid-fall break, the team enjoys the challenge of pushing themselves as much as they enjoy relaxing together.
Student-athletes interested in learning more about Hill girls' cross country should complete our inquiry form.
Schedule and Results
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Result | Score | Status | |
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V Girls' Cross Country |
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Pottsgrove HS
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Far Fields - F | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | ||||
V Girls' Cross Country |
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The Pennington School
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Rosedale Park | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | Win | 19-42 | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Canterbury Invitational
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Canterbury School | View Recap | Placed | |||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Peddie School
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Brookside Country Club | View Recap | Loss | 31-24 | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Paul Short Invitational
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Lehigh University | View Recap | Placed | |||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Blair Academy
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Brookside Country Club | View Recap | Win | 15-50 | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Hun School of Princeton
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Greenway Meadows | View Recap | Win | 15-50 | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
PAISAA Championship
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PAISAA Championship | View Recap | Placed | |||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
MAPL Championship
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Mercersburg Academy | View Recap | Placed | |||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Lawrenceville School
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The Lawrenceville School | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | ||||
Coaching Staff
Dan McMains '98 | Varsity Head Coach
dmcmains@thehill.org
Dan graduated from The Hill in 1998 where he earned varsity letters in cross country, and indoor and outdoor track and field. He was a member of an undefeated track team and Trophy Room cross country team his senior year. After graduating from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, Dan coached track and cross country at Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge, La., where his teams won four State Championships, three District Track Championships, and three Regional Track championships in two years. Dan returned to The Hill in 2005 and served as the assistant boys' cross country coach before taking over the girls' program in 2010. He also coaches distance runners on the spring track team. Dan is a USATF Level 1 certified coach.
Program Overview
Our season begins with an intensive late summer/early fall Preseason on the Hill campus. This time is designed for experienced runners who are prepared for Varsity competition and offers an opportunity for the team to explore the local area. Test your best Rocky pose while running up the stairs at the Philadelphia Art Museum or enjoy the scenic views of Valley Forge National Park; either spot provides an ideal setting for training. Most weekends during the season are spent competing in large Invitationals in the area.
For practice, we are fortunate to have access to the extensive Schuylkill and Perkiomen Trail systems and for competition we have the extraordinary benefit of using Brookside Country Club for our home meets. The golf course's rolling hills make for challenging terrain, but also beautiful views: the essence of Cross Country.
News
15 Hill School student-athletes have been awarded All-Academic honors for the 2023 fall season.
View the names of the Hill School student-athletes who were chosen by their coaches and teammates as the special award winners for the 2023 fall athletics season.
27 student-athletes have been named to the 2023 All-MAPL Fall Teams list.
Congratulations to the 24 student-athletes recognized by the Pottstown Mercury.
Alumni Athletes
Roster
Prior Results
2019
Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Result | Score | Status |
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vs.
City Championships
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Warwick Park | View Recap | 2nd of 4 Teams | ||
vs.
Abington XC Invitational
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Abington Senior HS | View Recap | Other | 10th Place out of 20 Teams | |
vs.
Briarwood Invitational
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Belmont Plateau | View Recap | Other | 4th Place out of 11 Teams | |
vs.
The Peddie School
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The Peddie School | View Recap | Win | 16-47 | |
vs.
Paul Short Invitational
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TBD
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Lehigh University | View Recap | Other | 10th Place out of 41 Teams | |
vs.
Manhattan College Invitational
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Manhattan College | View Recap | Other | 11th place out of 21 teams | |
vs.
The Hun School of Princeton
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Greenway Meadows Park | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | |||
vs.
Blair Academy
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The Hill School | View Recap | Win | 18-43 | |
vs.
PAISAA Championships
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Belmont Plateau | View Recap | Other | 6th out of 13 teams | |
vs.
MAPL Championships
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Blair Academy | View Recap | 2nd Place | ||
vs.
Lawrenceville
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Lawrenceville | View Recap | Loss | 32 - 23 |
2021
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Result | Score | Status |
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V Girls' Cross Country |
Pottstown & Pottsgrove
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The Hill School Far Fields | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | |||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Canterbury Invitational
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Canterbury School | View Recap | Other | 6/10 Teams | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Paul Short Invitational
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Lehigh University | View Recap | Other | 15/32 Teams | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Peddie School
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The Peddie School | View Recap | Loss | 24-33 | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Hun School of Princeton
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Brookside | View Recap | Win | 23-37 | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Blair Academy
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Blair Academy | View Recap | Win | 15-50 | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
MAPL Championships
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Brookside | View Recap | Other | 4/6 Teams | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
PAISAA Championships
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Belmont Plateau | View Recap | Other | 9/12 Teams | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Lawrenceville School
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Brookside | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | Loss | 15-48 |
2022
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Result | Score | Status |
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V Girls' Cross Country |
Pottstown/Pottsgrove
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The Hill School | View Recap | Other | Non-Scoring | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Canterbury Invitational
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Canterbury School | View Recap | Other | 8/10 Teams | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Paul Short Invitational
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Lehigh University | View Recap | Other | 28/43 Teams | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Peddie School
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Brookside | View Recap | Win | 26-33 | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Hun School of Princeton
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The Hun School of Princeton | View Recap | Win | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Blair Academy
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Brookside | View Recap | Win | 21-34 | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
MAPL Championship
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Peddie | View Recap | Other | 4th Place | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
PAISAA Championship
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Belmont Plateau | View Recap | Other | 7/12 Teams | |
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Lawrenceville School
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The Lawrenceville School | View Recap | Loss | 17-46 |
2023
Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Details | Result | Score | Status | |
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V Girls' Cross Country |
Pottstown HS
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The Hill School Far Fields | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | ||||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Pennington School
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Brookside | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | ||||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Canterbury Invitational
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Canterbury School | View Recap | Other | 7th out of 8 Teams | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Paul Short Invitational
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Lehigh University | View Recap | 28/38 Teams | |||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Peddie School
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The Peddie School | View Recap | Loss | 16-44 | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Hun School of Princeton
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Brookside | View Recap | Win | 17-46 | ||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
Blair Academy
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Blair Academy | View Recap | Win | |||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
MAPL Championship
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The Peddie School | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | ||||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
PAISAA Championship
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Belmont Plateau | Details about V Girls' Cross Country | ||||
V Girls' Cross Country |
vs.
The Lawrenceville School
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Brookside | View Recap | Loss | 17-43 | ||