NYS Outdoor Track Championship Previews: Girls

New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships


Girls Preview

Written by Perry King, edited by Kyle Brazeil

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Milesplit Results Full Girls' Seeds Tully Results (on completion)
Date: June 8 and 9, 2012 (Fri.-Sat.) Location: Cicero-North Syracuse HS
 
Meet Info
The New York State Outdoor Championships return to Cicero-North Syracuse High School for the fourth time in nine years after previous highly successful turns in 2004, 2005 and 2009. Events kick off on Friday, June 8 shortly after noontime, with all times being a bit approximate. Athletes from the NYSPHSAA public schools, CHSAA NYC-area Catholic schools, PSAL NYC-area public schools, and the NYSAIS NYC-area private schools will be meeting to see who can run and jump and throw the fastest and furthest.

At States, both the boys and girls have a total of 19 events to vie in, with 16 being individual competitions and three featuring relay squads. The action is further broken down between the Division 1 championships for the big schools (600 seed size and up) and Division 2 championships for smaller schools. In some events like long-distance races, 4x800m relay, pentathlon, high jump and pole vault, the D1 and D2 athletes compete together to decide the division crowns and the overall federation titles. In the rest of the events, the D1 and D2 athletes compete separately for division championships, and then the top 8 performers are selected to compete for the overall title, most of which are decided on Saturday. So yeah, you can potentially finish 7th in the D1 action and go on to win the overall State championship.

2012 has been another banner year for NY athletes in the girls events. At the national level, Mary Cain of Bronxville leads the nation in the 800m, 1500m, 3000m, and the mile: she will be trying to win the 1500m at States eight days after again shaving time off her NY record at Section 1 Qualifiers. The shorter three races -- 100m, 200m, 400m -- are all led in NY by Medgar Evers' Kadecia Baird, who is at #3 in the US in the 400m and #11 at the 200m. She bravely qualified in all three events for States but will be sensibly trying for just a double. North Shore's Brianna Nerud is this year's LI girl hanging a fast five and running at the top position in the national 2000m steeplechase rankings. And as noted in the coverage below, there are dozens of NY girls ranked in the top 10 to 20 in their events at the national level. States should see some epic runs and terrific action from the crack of the first gun for the girls pentathlon 100m hurdles races on Friday around noon through to the  4x400m relay race on Saturday somewhere around 4:00.
 
2011 Synopsis
Last year was a continuous feed of highlights for the girls at States as Cornwall's Aisling Cuffe started the fireworks on Friday night with a NY record in the 3000m, and then on Saturday Bronxville's Mary Cain lowered her own NY record in the 1500m and pulled Cuffe and Fayetteville-Manlius's Courtney Chapman under the old record as well. Popping off the excitement in other events was Ward Melville's Mary Kate Anselmini's narrow miss at breaking her own national record in the 2000m steeplechase and Fayetteville-Manlius's 4x800m squad's posting of the 2nd-best US time in 2012 as of meet time led by Chapman, Katie Brislin, Katie Sischo, and Heather Martin. The Medgar Evers 4x400m team of Kadecia Baird, Shakele Seaton, Sandrae Farquharson, and Nyanka Joseph ran 2nd to Garden City in the D1 championship but set a meet record while winning the federation championship. And if you guessed the winning time for the high hurdles at 14.26 last year, you would have hit the mark for both the boys and girls champs, as Williamsville South's Kailyn Arcury and Amityville's Sancho Barrett both registered the same time, though Barrett had to go 10 meters further.

There was a lot of other great action last year, and this year Cain has shaved some more time off her 1500m State record and the old NY 800m record while North Shore's Brianna Nerud was clipping a few seconds off Anselmini's old steeplechase mark. Could be some more thrills brewing up for 2012.
 
Top 12 Questions for 2012 States
All of the athletes going to States are sure that their own particular events are the most important focal points of action during the meet, and though these beliefs are true, there are some classically epic battles at States that deserve special attention. Here is a top 12 list of the showdowns that are not to be missed.
All are smoking, and at least one will have a national spotlight focused on it.

Note that due to injuries, scheduling issues, and the fact that a number of athletes are wisely focusing on one or two events rather than overdoing it, some of the anticipated titanic matches are not going to happen. We will just have to settle for just unbelievably great action instead.

* 12--  Thill thrill in pole vault?  Junior Jen Thill of Lancaster is the only girl to soar to 12 feet this year, but vaulting right behind her is last year's States runner-up, Alexis Bartholomew of Binghamton. The bar will be raised.

* 11-- Will leaping wizards go to outer limits?  The girl from the easternmost point  of NY is setting the direction for girls at States. Riverhead's Melodee Riley is reigning champ in the triple jump and also placed in the long jump. Riley leads this year in the TJ again, and Brittany Bryant of Cornwall and Janel Francis of Copiague are stretching things out in the LJ. We'll see what lengths these jumpers will go to to win a title.

* 10--  Who can really fling it?  Jordan Collins of Bayport-Blue Point and Caysie Capano of Troy have both thrown the discus over 130 feet this year, and right behind them is the only finalist from last year's States, whose top 7 finishers were seniors. Starpoint's Bernice Dumbleton is now hoping to graduate at the top.

*9-- Who's got the best shot?   Batavia's Erica Williams was 8th in the shot put last year at States and this year has put herself at the top of the rankings. But Longwood's Adora Nwolili and New Rochelle's Briyah Brown are not far behind, and 2011 4th-place States finisher Adrienne Alexander of Bishop Loughlin is also looking to send a message.

*8-- Who will replace Kailyn Arcury as the heroine of the high hurdles?  Last year Williamsville South's Kailyn Arcury rose up from back-of-the-pack rankings to win the 100m hurdles. With two indoor States hurdles titles also in her pocket, Arcury has elected to pass on States for her own senior year-end fun stuff. Cardozo's Akayla Anderson, Uniondale's Brittney Webley, and Mount Vernon's Lexus Harney are three of the favorites in a crowded field.

* 7--  Who's going highest?  Kaitlin Whitehorn of John Glenn was an inch better in the high jump last year at States, and she has doubled that margin in the rankings this year. She's the senior with experience, but she has a bunch of young pogo sticks behind her vying for the title, including last year's 10th place finisher Jackie Crundon of Walt Whitman.

* 6--  What's brewing in the 800m and 3000m?  Mamaroneck's Anima Banks and Cardozo's Alexis Panisse both won indoor titles at States, but neither will be will be trying to win an individual crown at CNS. Panisse will instead be running in the Adidas Dream Mile on Saturday in NYC, and Banks is unable to compete in the 800m as well as the 4x800m. That still leaves open one of the classic battles as 2010 1000m indoor champ Kelsey Margey the senior from Friends Academy takes on Garden City freshman Emma Gallagher for the 800m crown. In the 3000m, Valley Central's Holly Cavalluzzo finds herself the top seed in a pack that includes a group of sub-10:00 runners that includes 2010 Class AA XC champ Christie Rutledge of Fayetteville-Manlius.

* 5--  Can someone from North Shore make a big splash at States?  North Shore's Vikings team has recently suffered some setbacks with the loss of star Samatha Nadel and the seemingly early demise of its top-ranked 4x800m relay team, though it is still top seeded at States.  But having the national record holder in the 2000m steeplechase on the team is always good for a smile. Will Brianna Nerud go below 6:30 at States and get the Nationals title a week later? Seems likely.

* 4--  Which relay will have the biggest fireworks?  In the 4x100m, last year's States runner-up Medgar Evers is matched against Mount Vernon. The 4x400m has States champion Garden City chasing Colonie. The 4x800m could see 2011 champ Fayetteville-Manlius trying to fight off a trio of Section 2 rivals including Saratoga, Shenendehowa, and Holy Names. Burn baby burn.

* 3-- Will there be one or two final Planter's punches in the 400m races at States?  Colonie's Kyle Plante has won three States indoor championships in the 300m and she has an outdoor D1 400m hurdles' crown. The senior has never won a  federation title outdoors, but she will will be heavily favored in the 400m sprint, and then she will look to top off her HS career by leading Colonie to the 4x400m title.

* 2--  Who will be the Queen of Speed at CNS?  The race to be the top sprinter in NY might appear to belong to Medgar Evers' Kadecia Baird, who is top-ranked in the NY Milesplit rankings at the three speed distances and will be looking to win titles in the 100m and 200m. Elmont's two-time 100m States champ Valencia Hannon is determined to prove that she rules again. Taft's Kimberly Bailey looks to challenge Baird in the 200m, and with a pack of other fast girls all trying to be the top sprint demons, the speed queen title could have a lot of claimants.

* 1--  Will a certain NY girl shatter the national 1500m record at States?  Three years ago as a half-shod Bronco tyke, Bronxville's Mary Cain introduced herself at States by taking 3rd in the unseeded heat of the 3000m and finishing 15th overall. Last year as a freshman, she ran half that distance with twice the footwear and set a state record in the 1500m. A few days ago Cain ran the #3 all-time national best mark in the 1500m in far from ideal conditions to break the NY record yet again. Now with the Olympic US team trials provisional time requirement squared away, she can focus on playing a sophomore's prank on Jordan Hasay and romping away with her 4:14.20 US scholastic record that the CA girl set four years ago. Cain will have a number of chances to get the record this June (and maybe with luck on July 1 in Eugene), but make sure to have the video cameras ready around 11:30 at CNS on Saturday. Still, the big question is not whether Cain will set any records at States. What we really want to know is, did she ever find that lost shoe on the CNS track back in 2009?


 
Girls Events
The standings below for each of the 19 events contested at States lists the top 6 overall competitors and then provides the top 10 competitors for the Division 1 and Division 2 contests. The States results generally hew close to the listed projections. In 2011, the #1 seed among all of the D1 and D2 athletes did win 13 of the 19 federation championships, and all but one of the events was taken by one of the top three seeds. The one dark horse winner last year was Williamsville South's Kailyn Arcury, who won the 100m hurdles as the 10th overall seed. Arcury was the 2011 55m hurdle indoor state champion, however, so she had the winner's pedigree going into last June's action, and with her 2012 indoor title she now has won three States hurdles crowns in a row.

But between the federation, Division 1 and Division 2 titles to hand out, there are a lot of great contests to follow. And in each one of them, when the sweat has dried and the dust has settled, there will be one athlete or team left standing on the winner's podium.

 

100m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Valencia Hannon (Elmont) 11.87, State Record: 11.40, Meet Record: 11.72, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 12.74 (D1) - 13.04 (D2)
 
Statement: Valencia Hannon is looking to pick up her third straight States 100m championship, and top-ranked Kadecia Baird is seeking her first. Hannon is completely focused on the 100m while Baird will be trying to get the 100m-200m double. Robbi Rogers is another speedster who has gone below 12.0.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Valencia Hannon Elmont 8 12 11.57  
Kadecia Baird Medgar Evers PSAL 11 11.68  
Robbi Rogers Mount Vernon 1 11 11.90  
Shanice Johnson Valley Stream North 8 12 12.04  
Monique Green Campus Magnet PSAL 12 12.05  
Janel Francis Copiague 11 12 12.13  
Sara Ronde Northport 11 12 12.13  
Natasia Brown Albany 2 12 12.14  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Valencia Hannon (Elmont) 11.88
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Valencia Hannon Elmont 8 12 11.57  
Kadecia Baird Medgar Evers PSAL 11 11.68  
Robbi Rogers Mount Vernon 1 11 11.90  
Shanice Johnson Valley Stream North 8 12 12.04  
Monique Green Campus Magnet PSAL 12 12.05  
Janel Francis Copiague 11 12 12.13  
Sara Ronde Northport 11 12 12.13  
Natasia Brown Albany 2 12 12.14  
Demonica Stanley E. Tech-Monroe 5 9 12.30  
Casey Lee Maine-Endwell 4 11 12.33  
Notes: Hannon held off the D2 champ Klarissa Ricks in a great battle in the federation race last year.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Klarissa Ricks (Holy Names) 12.13
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Ashley Winn Cazenovia 3 11 12.38  
Camaria Long Aquinas 5 12 12.41  
Lexi Kavanaugh Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 3 11 12.47  
Jasmine Robinson Alexander Hamilton 1 11 12.48  
Zoe Jacobs Trinity AIS 11 12.50  
Allison Phillips Palmyra-Macedon 5 11 12.51  
Samantha Handler Blind Brook 1 11 12.54  
Halie Snyder Elizabethtown 7 10 12.54  
Shasche Allen Spackenkill 9 10 12.57  
Candhace Forrest Fallsburg 9 9 12.63  
Notes: No clear favorite has emerged for the D2 title with a bunch of runners a little under 12.5.
 

 

200m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Tanaya Yarde (Mount Vernon) 24.64, State Record: 23.24, Meet Record: 23.66, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 25.54 (D1) - 26.64 (D2)
 
Statement: Kadecia Baird is the top ranked runner in the 200m. Second-ranked Kyle Plante is eschewing the event to concentrate on the 400m, and the third-ranked runner is last year's champion Tanaya Yarde, who is focusing on the 400m hurdles instead. This event looks like it should be falling to Baird, though Taft's Kimberly Bailey should give her a strong challenge..
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kadecia Baird Medgar Evers PSAL 11 23.95  
Kimberly Bailey Taft PSAL 11 24.32  
Shanice Johnson Valley Stream North 8 12 24.74  
Natasia Brown Albany 2 12 24.82  
Chynna-Monica Chung St. Anthony's CHSAA 12 25.00  
Gina Carnovale Baldwinsville 3 12 25.19  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Tanaya Yarde (Mount Vernon) 24.40
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kadecia Baird Medgar Evers PSAL 11 23.95  
Kimberly Bailey Taft PSAL 11 24.32  
Shanice Johnson Valley Stream North 8 12 24.74  
Natasia Brown Albany 2 12 24.82  
Chynna-Monica Chung St. Anthony's CHSAA 12 25.00  
Gina Carnovale Baldwinsville 3 12 25.19  
Mary Chimezie Half Hollow Hills East 11 8 25.27  
Noveka McKay Hempstead 8 12 25.28  
Alexia Douglas Brentwood 11 9 25.34  
Madeline Kopp Spencerport 5 11 25.35  
Notes: Tanaya Yarde hung on to win last year's federation race by 0.01 seconds after winning the D1 race much more comfortably.
                               
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Jessica Dunnigan (Liberty) 25.02
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jess Huber Beekmantown   12 25.48  
Jocelyn Acor Hornell   10 25.48  
Ashley Winn Cazenovia 3 11 25.53  
Malayah White Mt. St. Mary 6 12 25.58  
Camaria Long Aquinas 5 12 25.78  
Keishorea Armstrong Emma Willard 2 11 25.78  
Shasche Allen Spackenkill 9 10 25.85  
Zoe Jacobs Trinity AIS 11 26.00  
Chelsea Grupp Holland 6 10 26.05  
Lexi Kavanaugh Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 3 11 26.11  
Notes: Again, there is a crowded field at the top of a D2 sprint event, and last year's 3rd-place D2 finisher Jess Huber is among the leaders.
 

 

400m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Sandrae Farquharson (Medgar Evers) 53.83, State Record: 51.75, Meet Record: 53.42, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 57.14 (D1) - 58.94 (D2)
 
Statement: This is the race that Kyle Plante has taken aim at for a final States championship. Plante won her first States title as a freshman back in 2009 indoors, and she has picked up a D1 outdoor championship in the 400m hurdles but not a federation title. Olicia Williams and Taylor Hennig are the closest challengers.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kyle Plante Colonie 2 11 53.38  
Olicia Williams St. Anthony's CHSAA 12 55.86  
Taylor Hennig Garden City 8 12 55.93  
Madeline Kopp Spencerport 5 11 56.18  
Shenika King Canarsie PSAL 11 56.28  
Josephine Watson Beacon-NYC PSAL 12 56.39  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Sandrae Farquharson (Medgar Evers) 54.51
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kyle Plante Colonie 2 11 53.38  
Olicia Williams St. Anthony's CHSAA 12 55.86  
Taylor Hennig Garden City 8 12 55.93  
Madeline Kopp Spencerport 5 11 56.18  
Shenika King Canarsie PSAL 11 56.28  
Josephine Watson Beacon-NYC PSAL 12 56.39  
Laura Lyons Cardinal Spellman CHSAA 9 56.42  
Shanice Cameron Mount Vernon 1 12 56.54  
Alyssa Bartelmes Lindenhurst 11 11 56.66  
Sara Flores Kingston 9 11 56.85  
Notes: Kadecia Baird's teammate Sandrae Farquharson was the 2011 400m champ.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Skylar Pastor (South Jefferson) 57.02
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Sara Vann Mercy CHSAA 12 56.61  
Candace Taylor Friends Acad. 8 10 56.74  
Skylar Pastor South Jefferson 3 9 57.40  
Molly Roush NE Clinton 7 11 57.44  
Jillian Vogl Cazenovia 3 12 57.80  
Madaline Kenyon Duanesburg 4 11 58.23  
Justina Sanders-Schifano Sodus 5 9 58.38  
Kaitlin Close Holy Names 2 10 58.61  
Sophie Feuer Briarcliff 1 10 59.15  
Chelsea Grupp Holland 6 10 59.50  
Notes: The trio of Sasa Vann, Jess Huber, and Candace Taylor are all close together at the top of D2 States finalists
 

 

800m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Anima Banks (Mamaroneck) 2:09.32, State Record: 2:03.34, Meet Record: 2:07.46, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 2:15.14 (D1) - 2:19.24 (D2)
 
Statement: Mary Cain is concentrating solely on the 1500m, Alexis Panisse will be at the Adidas Dream Mile on Saturday at NYC's Icahn Stadium, and defending champ Anima Banks won her Section 1 Qualifier race but will not run the event at States. The two favorites are now Section 8 runners, 2010 1000m indoor champ Kelsey Margey and last year's 4th place finisher in the 800m, freshman Emma Gallagher. Leah Triller and another precocious freshman Kirsten Kaminski are close behind in what should be a thrilling finish.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kelsey Margey Friends Acad 8 12 2:09.14  
Emma Gallagher Garden City 8 9 2:09.80  
Leah Triller Holy Names 2 10 2:10.96  
Kirsten Kaminski Colonie 2 9 2:11.15  
Taylor Driscoll Saratoga 2 11 2:12.06  
Sabrina Southerland Cardozo PSAL 11 2:12.54  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Anima Banks (Mamaroneck) 2:09.32
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Emma Gallagher Garden City 8 9 2:09.80  
Kirsten Kaminski Colonie 2 9 2:11.15  
Taylor Driscoll Saratoga 2 11 2:12.06  
Sabrina Southerland Cardozo PSAL 11 2:12.54  
Jazmine Fray Kellenberg CHSAA 9 2:13.27  
Erin Jaskot Tappan Zee 1 10 2:13.52  
Gabrielle Cuccia RC Ketchum 1 12 2:13.90  
Caroline Brown Holy Trinity CHSAA 11 2:14.10  
Shannon McDonnell Shoreham-Wading River 11 12 2:14.62  
Amber Goodspeed Middletown 9 12 2:14.84  
Notes: Anima Banks won her first outdoor States title last year to go with the two 1000m indoor crowns. Emma Gallagher is the favorite for the D1 title, but as always, watch out for Amber Goodspeed.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Megan Young (Nanuet) 2:13.27
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kelsey Margey Friends Acad 8 12 2:09.14  
Leah Triller Holy Names 2 10 2:10.96  
Courtney Campbell Bronxville 1 10 2:15.15  
Jenna Cupp Newark Valley 4 11 2:15.22  
Sage Hurta Hamilton 3 8 2;16.41  
Molly Roush NE Clinton 7 11 2:16.84  
Megan Young Nanuet 1 11 2:16.88  
Breonica Smith Wayland-Cohocton 5 12 2:17.35  
Rachel Hutchinson Dryden 4 11 2:17.54  
Rachel Garn Marcellus 3 10 2:18.19  
Notes: With NY state record holder Mary Cain not in the 800m, the D2 title could be a battle between Kelsey Margey and Leah Triller.
 

 

1500m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Mary Cain (Bronxville) 4:17.84, State Record: 4:16.52, Meet Record: 4:17.84, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 4:36.04 (D1) - 4:47.04 (D2)
 
Statement: Mary Cain created a lot of fanfare last year when she set a state and national freshman record in the 1500m at States. This year the attention of the national sports media will be even more focused on her race as she powers ever closer to the national scholastic record of 4:14.20. Cain will enter Saturday's race with a personal best mark more than 12 seconds ahead of the runner next to her on the line, so unlike last year's riveting duel between Cain and Aisling Cuffe, this time the winner will be running almost by herself.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Mary Cain Bronxville 1 10 4:16.52  
Kelsey Margey Friend Acad 8 12 4:28.84  
Holly Cavalluzzo Valley Central 9 11 4:35.58  
Maryanna Lansing Shaker 2 8 4:36.09  
Rachel Paul Sachem East 11 12 4;36.78  
Georgia Tuttle West Irondequoit 5 11 4:37.51  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Aisling Cuffe (Cornwall) 4:19.83
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Holly Cavalluzzo Valley Central 9 11 4:35.58  
Maryanna Lansing Shaker 2 8 4:36.09  
Rachel Paul Sachem East 11 12 4:36.78  
Georgia Tuttle West Irondequoit 5 11 4:37.51  
Delphi Cleaveland Arlington 1 11 4:39.28  
Henna Rustami Syosset 8 11 4:44.34  
Alana Pearl Fayetteville-Manlius 3 10 4:44.99  
Marissa Saenger Clarence 6 10 4:47.16  
Fabiola Oubida HS of Health Prof PSAL 11 4:47.32  
Caroline Brown Holy Trinity CHSAA 11 4:47.60  
Notes: Holly Cavalluzzo leads the top D1 contingent which also includes Rachel Paul and 8th grader Marianna Lansing.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Mary Cain (Bronxville) 4:17.84
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Mary Cain Bronxville 1 10 4:16.52  
Kelsey Margey Friend Acad 8 12 4:28.84  
Catherine Maloy Holy Names 2 11 4:37.84  
Laurn Mullins Johnson Ciity 4 12 4:40.50  
Laura Pierce Canton 10 10 4:41.75  
Vicky Houser Greewnwich 2 11 4:43.53  
Maddie Zeitz Windsor 4 11 4:43.91  
Anna Jurew Nightingale-Bamford AIS 9 4:44.01  
Caroline Marshall Cazenovia 3 12 4:44.59  
Isabeaux Mitton Friends Seminary AIS 11 4:45.11  
Notes: Cain is favored to pick up the D2 title with Margey second.
 

3000m

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Aisling Cuffe (Cornwall) 9:16.63, State Record: 9:13.57, Meet Record: 9:16.63, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 10:02.54 (D1) - 10:23.04 (D2)
 
Statement: Alexis Panisse won the indoor 3000m title last March but is not running at States, while top-ranked Mary Cain is concentrating on the 1500m. That opens the race up to a group of 8 girls who have seeded times within 5 seconds of each other at around the 10:02 mark or under. The top seed is Holly Cavalluzzo, but Brigid Brennan, Lizzie Predmore, Christie Rutledge and others could join the stampede for the title.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Holly Cavalluzzo Valley Central 9 11 9:57.36  
Brigid Brennan Northport 11 10 9:57.61  
Elizabeth Predmore Shenendehowa 2 12 9:58.31  
Christie Rutledge Fayetteville-Manlius 3 12 9:58.34  
Margaret MacDonald Saratoga 2 12 9:59.16  
Jessica Donohue North Shore 9 11 10:00.24  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Aisling Cuffe (Cornwall) 9:16.63
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Holly Cavalluzzo Valley Central 9 11 9:57.36  
Brigid Brennan Northport 11 10 9:57.61  
Elizabeth Predmore Shenendehowa 2 12 9:58.31  
Christie Rutledge Fayetteville-Manlius 3 12 9:58.34  
Margaret MacDonald Saratoga 2 12 9:59.16  
Jessica Donohue North Shore 9 11 10:00.24  
Tiana Guevara Miller Place 8 10 10:02.05  
Kelly Hayes Pearl River 1 10 10:02.71  
Gianna Frontera Newburgh 9 10 10:05.64  
Meghan McCormick Canandaigua 5 12 10:09.60  
Notes: Cuffe set the state record in her win last year and then knocked three more seconds off it at Nationals.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Emily Waligurski (Onteora) 9:55.84
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kaylee Scot Holy Names 2 9 10:06.86  
Alicia Clark Granville 2 12 10:08.00  
Kristiane Width United Nations School AIS 11 10:08.34  
Emelie Hoffer Bronxville 1 10 10:17.89  
Isabeaux Mitton Friends Seminary AIS 11 10:19.21  
Lauren Mullins Johnson City 4 12 10:19.43  
Madeline Adams Skaneateles 3 10 10:22.07  
Mary Kaye O'Meara Nanuet 1 10 10:22.24  
Lauren Reyda Fredonia 5 9 10:27.21  
Emily Waligurski Onteora 9 11 10:35.84  
Notes: Holy Names' Kaylee Scott and Granville's Alicia Clarkare the top ranked of the the D2 runners in the race, with last year's winner Emily Waligurski well back this year.
 

 

100m Hurdles

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Kailyn Arcury (Williamsville South) 14.26, State Record: 13.49, Meet Record: 13.66, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 15.74 (D1) - 16.34 (D2)
 
Statement: Last year's champ Kailyn Arcury will not be at States after choosing Prom, but 2011 runner-up Akayla Anderson, Isabel Hirtelen-Booker, Odrine Belot and Lexus Harney are all back from last year's federation race to skim for the title.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brittney Webley Uniondale 8 12 14.20  
Lexus Harney Mount Vernon 1 12 14.22  
Akayla Anderson Cardozo PSAL 11 14.24  
Katherine Cavanaugh Kellenberg CHSAA 12 14.24  
Odrine Belot Kellenberg CHSAA 12 14.32  
Jessica Gelibert Bay Shore 11 12 14.38  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Kailyn Arcury (Williamsville South) 14.28
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brittney Webley Uniondale 8 12 14.20  
Lexus Harney Mount Vernon 1 12 14.22  
Akayla Anderson Cardozo PSAL 11 14.24  
Katherine Cavanaugh Kellenberg CHSAA 12 14.24  
Odrine Belot Kellenberg CHSAA 12 14.32  
Jessica Gelibert Bay Shore 11 12 14.38  
Sandreka Bancroft Cardozo PSAL 9 14.46  
Ashley Wiggins New Rochelle 1 10 14.48  
Adrionna Powell-Lawrence Uniondale 8 12 14.60  
Kierra Arthur Proctor 4 12 14.68  
Notes: Arcury's win over Anderson in the federation race was by a scant 0.01 seconds.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Isabel Hirtelen-Booker (Harley-Allendale-Columbia) 14.75
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Isabel Hirtelen-Booker Harley-Allendale 5 11 14.54  
Jessica Barrera Alexander Hamilton 1 12 14.89  
Breann Burns Pulaski 3 10 15.14  
Eleonore Grant Red Creek 5 12 15.39  
Mikey Maxwell West Canada 3 11 15.52  
Mallory Honan NE Clinton 3 11 15.54  
Julia Knapp Bainbridge-Guilford 4 9 15.55  
Courtney Warden Marlboro 9 10 15.57  
Keturah Smalls Woodlands 1 9 15.84  
Alyza Ngbokli Hackley AIS 11 15.92  
Notes: Last year's winner Isabel Hirtelen-Booker is back and heavily favored for the title.
 

 

400m Hurdles

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Michelle Rotondo (Garden City) 60.62, State Record: 57.09, Meet Record: 57.81, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 63.84 (D1) - 66.84 (D2)
 
Statement: Last year's 5th place federation finisher and D1 champ Jessica Gelibert seems to have control of an event in which only she has gone below the minute mark. Fellow Long Islanders Brianna Reid and Brittany Webley appear to be the closest challengers.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jessica Gelibert Bay Shore 11 12 59.97  
Brianna Reid Brentwood 11 12 61.96  
Tanya Yarde Mount Vernon 1 12 62.00  
Brittney Webley Uniondale 8 12 62.01  
Kassandra Pierre Brooklyn Tech PSAL 12 62.34  
Christina Zelenoy Monroe-Woodbury 9 11 62.71  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Jessica Gelibert (Bay Shore) 60.72
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jessica Gelibert Bay Shore 11 12 59.97  
Brianna Reid Brentwood 11 12 61.96  
Tanya Yarde Mount Vernon 1 12 62.00  
Brittney Webley Uniondale 8 12 62.01  
Kassandra Pierre Brooklyn Tech PSAL 12 62.34  
Christina Zelenoy Monroe-Woodbury 9 11 62.71  
Kristen Hayes Shaker 2 12 63.24  
Kathy Cadet Union-Endicott 4 11 63.70  
Emily Irish-Ryan Amherst 6 11 63.87  
Kylie Ryan Pittsford-Mendon 5 12 64.25  
Notes: Gelibert ran more than two seconds slower in the federation race than she did while winning the D1 race.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Kyla Kenyon (Tupper Lake) 63.60
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Bailey Walker Bayport-Blue Point 11 11 62.80  
Alyza Ngbokli Hackley AIS 11 64.50  
Sarah Haley Dover 1 11 64.61  
Ireland Armstrong Bath-Haverling 5 11 64.82  
Julia Knapp Bainbridge-Guilford 4 9 65.72  
Sarah McCracken Oakfield-Alabama 5 12 65.95  
Nicky Trudeau Saranac Lake 7 12 66.04  
Jen Smithers Elmira 4 10 66.63  
Keturah Smalls Woodlands 1 9 66.78  
Mackenzie Ottati Broadalbin-Perth 2 11 67.11  
Notes: Bailey Walker, Sarah Haley, and Ireland Armstrong all went under 65.0 in their qualifier races.
 

 

2000m Steeplechase

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Mary Kate Anselmini (Ward Melville) 6:33.14, State Record: 6:30.73, Meet Record: 6:33.14, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 7:08.44 (D1) - 7:22.24 D2)
 
Statement: Last year from the vantage of 2nd place, Brianna Nerud watched fellow Long Islander Mary Kate Anselmini power to state and national records in the the 2000m steeplechase in her senior year. Now a 12th grader, Nerud has gathered up all the records in the event and knocked another 3 seconds off the national mark. Like Mary Cain in the 1500m, Nerud will be running and splashing all alone and another record could be in the making.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brianna Nerud North Shore 8 12 6:30.73  
Leila Mantilla Penfield 5 12 6:50.98  
Keelin Hollowood Saratoga 2 11 6:51.47  
Valerie Palermo Webster Schroeder 5 11 6:56.37  
Amber Goodspeed Middletown 9 12 6:58.44  
Christina Melian Susan Wagner PSAL 12 7:00.45  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Mary Kate Anselmini (Ward Melville) 6:33.14
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brianna Nerud North Shore 8 12 6:30.73  
Leila Mantilla Penfield 5 12 6:50.98  
Keelin Hollowood Saratoga 2 11 6:51.47  
Valerie Palermo Webster Schroeder 5 11 6:56.37  
Amber Goodspeed Middletown 9 12 6:58.44  
Christina Melian Susan Wagner PSAL 12 7:00.45  
Molly Shine Pearl River 1 12 7:03.11  
Maggi Szpak Saratoga 2 12 7:05.77  
Elizabeth Caldwell North Shore 8 11 7:07.12  
Caroline O'Hea Ward Melville 11 12 7:07.13  
Notes: Anselmini finished around 5 seconds ahead of Nerud last year.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Sami Jorgensen (Pawling) 7:03.00
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Courtney Tedeschi Berne-Knox-Westerlo 2 11 7:09.38  
Jacqueline Willsey Holy Names 2 11 7:12.36  
Katie Saroka Bayport-Blue Point 11 11 7:15.23  
Shannon Murphy Falconer 6 12 7:15.51  
Rachel Garn Marcellus 3 10 7:17.34  
Sarah Coon Red Jacket 5 12 7:19.32  
Victoria Campanian South Lewis 3 11 7:20.64  
Molly Maguire Walton 4 12 7:33.97  
Sarah King Dobbs Ferry 1 12 7:34.20  
Malory Edens Trevor Day AIS 10 7:40.96  
Notes: Section 2 runners Courtney Tedeschi and Jacqueline Willsey appear to the top claimants for the D2 title.
 

 

Long Jump

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Klarissa Ricks (Holy Names) 19-1.75, State Record: 20-11, Meet Record: 20-7, State Qualifier Mark: 17-2 (D1) - 16-10 (D2)
 
Statement: Brittany Bryant of Cornwall and Janel Francis of Copiague have flown beyond 19-0 this year to set themselves up for a run to the States title. 2011 3rd place finisher Sara Ronde is third in this year's rankings.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brittany Bryant Cornwall 9 12 19-4.25  
Janel Francis Copiague 11 12 19-4  
Teena Mobley North Babylon 11 11 18-9  
Taylor Pierson Elmira 4 12 18-6.50  
Kaitlyn Lopez Immaculata CHSAA 12 18-6.50  
Sarah Bowens Suffern 1 12 18-3  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Melodee Riley (Riverhead) 18-9.75
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Brittany Bryant Cornwall 9 12 19-4.25  
Janel Francis Copiague 11 12 19-4  
Teena Mobley North Babylon 11 11 18-9  
Taylor Pierson Elmira 4 12 18-6.50  
Sarah Bowens Suffern 1 12 18-3  
Ashley Tasher Medgar Evers PSAL 10 18-1.25  
Jazmin Acosta Port Chester 1 10 18-0.25  
Amanda Wall East Syracuse-Minoa 3 12 17-11.50  
Tawanda Francis Uniondale 8 12 17-8.25  
Amanda Entress Gates-Chili 5 12 17-7.25  
Notes: Last year Melodee Riley won the D1 long and triple jumps, but this year she will competing only in the triple jump.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Klarissa Ricks (Holy Names) 18-11.25
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kaitlyn Lopez Immaculata CHSAA 12 18-6.50  
Cora Butler New Paltz 9 11 18-1  
Marley Giddens Irvington 1 12 17-6  
Bailey Walker Bayport - Blue Point 11 11 17-5  
Jalilissa Marcus St. Edmund's CHsSAA 11 17-5  
Justina Sanders-Schifano Sodus 5 9 17-4  
Emily Marris Livonia 5 12 17-3  
Sarah Wiatr West Canada 3 12 17-2  
Kayla Miller Bishop Maginn 2 12 17-2  
           
Notes: Cora Butler is the only D2 jumper to go beyond 18-0.
 

 

Triple Jump

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Melodee Riley (Riverhead) 39-3, State Record: 42-4, Meet Record: 41-4.25, State Qualifier Mark: 37-1 (D1) - 35-10 (D2)
 
Statement: Melodee Riley won both the long and triple jump D1 titles and took the federation TJ crown. This year she again leads the rankings in the triple jump and is the only leaper to go beyond 40-0. The group bounding just behind her include last year's 2nd-place finisher Molly Shapiro, 4th-place finisher Odrine Belot, and 6th place-finisher Kaitlyn Lopez.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Melodee Riley Riverhead 11 12 39-11  
Odrine Belot Kellenberg CHSAA 12 39-2.75  
Molly Shapiro Emma Willard PSAL 12 39-0  
Gillian Berger Sleepy Hollow 1 12 38-6.25  
Sarah Wiatr West Canada 3 12 38-5  
McKyla Brooks Frontier 6 9 38-4.5  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Melodee Riley (Riverhead) 39-9
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Melodee Riley Riverhead 11 12 39-11  
Odrine Belot Kellenberg CHSAA 12 39-2.75  
Gillian Berger Sleepy Hollow 1 12 38-6.25  
McKyla Brooks Frontier 6 9 38-4.5  
Kyra Braunskill Miller Riverhead 11 10 38-3.75  
Ethanity Dunn Dewitt Clinton PSAL 11 38-3  
Kierra Arthur Proctor 4 12 37-6  
Jonelle Campbell Taft PSAL 11 37-5.50  
Lorraine Santiago Clarkstown North 1 11 37-3.25  
Osha Williams St. Francis CHSAA 12 12  
Notes: Riley edged out D2 winner Molly Shapiro by 1.75 inches in the federation jump.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Molly Shapiro (Emma Willard) 38-7
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Molly Shapiro Emma Willard PSAL 12 39-0  
Sarah Wiatr West Canada 3 12 38-5  
Aedin Brennan Harley-Allendale 5 12 38-0.50  
Kaitlyn Lopez Immacualta CHSAA 12 37-10  
Kayla Miller Bishop Maginn 2 12 37-6  
Eleonore Grant Red Creek 5 12 37-5  
Meghan Krawiec Innaculata CHSAA 9 37-4.50  
Cora Butler New Paltz 9 11 37-2  
Jennie Thies Southwestern 6 12 37-1.25  
Madeline Zimmerman Briarcliff 1 11 37-1.25  
Notes: Molly Shapiro leads Sarah Wiatr by about half a foot for the D2 title.
 

 

High Jump

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Kaitlin Whitehorn (John Glenn) 5-5.75, State Record: 6-0.75, Meet Record: 6-0, State Qualifier Mark: 5-4 (D1) - 5-1 (D2)
 
Statement: 2011 champ Kaitlin Whitehorn is again flying high in her senior year. She is the only high jumper to get to 5-9 this year, 2 inches more than her winning jump at States last year. Fellow Section 11 jumper Jackie Crundon finished 11th at States last year but could be Whitehorn's chief challenger in 2012.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kaitlin Whitehorn John Glenn 8 12 5-9  
Jackie Crundon Walt Whitman 8 11 5-7  
Keishorea Armstrong Emma Willard PSAL 11 5-6  
Emerald Vickers Babylon 11 12 5-6  
Mackenzie Sturtz Marion 5 11 5-5  
Lillian Foote Scarsdale 1 11 5-5  
Marley Giddens Irvington 1 12 5-5  
Lauren Hudson Williamsville North 6 10 5-5  
Courtney Avery Troy 2 11 5-5  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Kaitlin Whitehorn (John Glenn) 5-5.75
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kaitlin Whitehorn John Glenn 8 12 5-9  
Jackie Crundon Walt Whitman 8 11 5-7  
Lillian Foote Scarsdale 1 11 5-5  
Lauren Hudson Williamsville North 6 10 5-5  
Courtney Avery Troy 2 11 5-5  
Nina Zesky East Syracuse-Minoa 3 10 5-4  
Dana Husband Rome Free Academy 3 11 5-4  
Treasure Glymph Harry S Truman PSAL 12 5-4  
Natalie Meyer Pittsford-Mendon 5 11 5-4  
Jessica Armand Warwick Valley 9 10 5-4  
Notes: Whitehorn jumped an inch better than Joanne Imbert at last year's States.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Sarah Palmer (Schuylerville) 5-5
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Keishorea Armstrong Emma Willard PSAL 11 5-6  
Emerald Vickers Babylon 11 12 5-6  
Mackenzie Sturtz Marion 5 11 5-5  
Marley Giddens Irvington 1 12 5-5  
Ashley Petersen Allegany-Limestone 6 12 5-4  
Hannah Baker Marlboro 4 11 5-3  
Amanda Roney Middleburgh 2 10 5-3  
Brittany Feldman Southwestern 6 10 5-3  
Helene Hall Irvington 1 10 5-3  
Lucy Ford Cooperstown 3 10 5-2  
Marissa Turner Phoenix 3 12 5-2  
Notes:  Keishorea Armstrong and Marley Giddens are the top contenders.
 

 

Pole Vault

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Megan Clark (James O'Neill) 12-0, State Record: 13-9, Meet Record: 13-5, State Qualifier Mark: 10-9 (D1) - 9-9 (D2)
 
Statement: Jen Thill has been continuing to push the limits in the pole vault this year as she finally went over 10-0 indoors and has now soared to 12-2 outdoors. Chief among those trying to catch Thill is last year's States runner-up and D1 champ Alexis Bartholomew.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jen Thill Lancaster 6 11 12-2  
Kara Snyder Colonie 2 9 11-7  
Alexis Bartholomew Binghamton 4 12 11-6  
Maddesen Weekes Shenendehowa 2 12 11-3  
Kari Stromhaug Vestal 4 9 11-0  
Brianna Cristiano Connetquot 11 12 11-0  
Taylor Bates Lake Shore 6 12 11-0  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Alexis Bartholemew (Binghamton) 11-9
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jen Thill Lancaster 6 11 12-2  
Kara Snyder Colonie 2 9 11-7  
Alexis Bartholomew Binghamton 4 12 11-6  
Maddesen Weekes Shenendehowa 2 12 11-3  
Kari Stromhaug Vestal 4 9 11-0  
Brianna Cristiano Connetquot 11 12 11-0  
Taylor Bates Lake Shore 6 12 11-0  
Johari Privott-Yeiser New Rochelle 1 11 10-6  
Zoe Camillaci Hilton 5 9 10-4  
Nicole Natland MacArthur 8 11 10-0  
Notes: Batholomew finished 3 inches behind Megan Clark at States last year.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Megan Clark (James O'Neill) 12-0
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Kaela Fiutak Skaneateles 3 12 10-9  
Ireland Armstrong Bath-Haverling 6 11 10-9  
Alex Seymour Dryden 4 12 10-6  
Jessica Deangelo Alexander 5 10 10-6  
Charlise Bowen Tioga 6 10 10-6  
Breanna Brucher Eldred 9 12 10-3  
Sarah Haley Dover 1 11 10-3  
Sara Young South Lewis 3 12 10-0  
Grace Weisbecker Red Hook 9 11 10-0  
Hailee Henze Cold Spring Harbor 8 12 10-0  
Notes: There are a pack of vaulters reaching for the D2 title with Kaela Fiutak and Ireland Armstrong at the top..
 

 

Shot Put

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Sam Kosa (Shenendehowa) 42-7, State Record: 49-9.5, Meet Record: 48-3, State Qualifier Mark: 38-9 (D1) - 35-3 (D2)
 
Statement: Erica Williams, Adora Nwolili, and Briyah Brown have also sent the shot put beyond the 44-0 mark this year, and last year's D1 champ Adrienne Alexander is sitting not far back, so this event could be one of best contests in a strong and deep field.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Erica Williams Batavia 5 12 45-4  
Briyah Brown New Rochelle 1 11 44-7.75  
Adora Nwodili Longwood 11 11 44-5  
Adrienne Alexander Bishop Loughlin CHSAA 12 40-3.25  
Aaliyah Pittman Newburgh 9 11 40-3  
McKenzie Kuehlewind Lancaster 6 10 40-1  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Adrienne Alexander (Bishop Loughlin) 43-11
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Briyah Brown New Rochelle 1 11 44-7.75  
Adora Nwodili Longwood 11 11 44-5  
Aaliyah Pittman Newburgh 9 11 40-3  
McKenzie Kuehlewind Lancaster 6 10 40-1  
Jocelyn Harris Great Neck South 8 12 39-9  
Domonique Peterson Beacon 1 12 39-3.25  
Jess Dhaliwall Grand Island 6 10 39-1  
Brittany Sepe Sachem East 11 11 39-0  
Natalie Jean Kellenberg CHSAA 11 38-9  
Keziann Jones Boys and Girls PSAL 10 37-10  
Notes: Alexander won the 2011 D1 title but her best throw in the federation contest was about 4-and-a-half-feet shorter.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Uzoamaka Aniagba (Valley Stream North) 41-0.25
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Erica Williams Batavia 5 12 45-4  
Adrienne Alexander Bishop Loughlin CHSAA 12 40-3.25  
Sarah Wyzomirski Fonda-Fultonville 2 12 38-4.75  
Jordan Colllins Bayport-Blue Point 11 12 38-1  
Nichole Bliss Dolgeville 3 12 37-3.25  
Dominique Darby Tri-Valley 9 12 37-0  
Miranda Daucher Alden 6 11 36-3.25  
Stephanie Lombardo Cheektowaga 6 10 36-1.25  
Karmen Auble Warsaw 5 10 35-9.50  
Crystal Hopkins Woodlands 1 10 35-8.50  
Notes: Erica Williams is dominating the D2 field.
 

 

Discus

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Joanna Koronias (Carle Place) 135-7, State Record: 172-0, Meet Record: 166-5, State Qualifier Mark: 117-11 (D1) - 108-4 (D2)
 
Statement: Jordan Collins finished 4th in the D2 discus event at States last year, but in 2012 the senior has added 18 feet to her throws and now stands atop the leaderboard. Not too far behind Collins is Caysie Capano, the only other discus thrower to go over 130-0.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jordan Collins Bayport-Blue Point 11 12 135-9  
Caysie Capano Troy 2 12 131-1  
Adora Nwodili Longwood 11 12 128-2  
Sydney Kurtic Honeoye Falls-Lima 5 11 124-10  
Bernice Dumbleton Starpoint 6 12 124-4  
Stephanie Catalioto Cornwall 9 12 121-6  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Courtney White (Massena) 132-3
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Caysie Capano Troy 2 12 131-1  
Adora Nwodili Longwood 11 12 128-2  
Sydney Kurtic Honeoye Falls-Lima 5 11 124-10  
Bernice Dumbleton Starpoint 6 12 124-4  
Stephanie Catalioto Cornwall 9 12 121-6  
Briyah Brown New Rochelle 1 11 121-3  
Mariah Mays Rome 3 9 120-11  
Keeley Ralyea Lockport 6 11 120-6  
Deidre Goldbourne Westbury 8 11 119-0  
Diamond Jackson Sachem East 11 11 118-6  
Notes: Capano has the edge among D1 throwers.
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Joanna Koronios (Carle Place) 146-00
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Jordan Collins Bayport-Blue Point 11 12 135-9  
Danielle Borriello Ellenville 9 10 117-11  
Lauren Lopano Croton Harmon 1 12 116-9  
Alicia Turner Caledonia-Mumford 5 12 114-7  
Emily Anderson Beekmantown 7 10 111-10  
Jessica Plance Delhi 2 12 110-5  
Katie Marcellus Madrid 10 11 110-4  
Kassandra Erdman Randolph 6 12 109-1  
Christina Hawkins GMU-Morris 4 9 108-8  
Charmine Parks Bath-Haverling 5 12 108-4  
Notes: Collins is far ahead of all D2 throwers.
 

 

Pentathlon

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Amira Privott-Yeiser (New Rochelle) 3343, State Record: 3783, Meet Record: 3614, State Qualifier Mark: 2890 (D1) - 2560 (D2)
 
Statement: Stephanie Izard finished 4th in the pentathlon at States last year and is the top returning finalist. Izard is hoping her strong high- and long-jumping can take her to the title ahead of close competitor Brittney Adams, who is relying on the hurdles and the 800m run.
 
Tracking Shots
   
Top Athletes - Overall
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Stephanie Izard Sweet Home 6 12 3370  
Brittney Adams Dewitt Clinton PSAL 12 3169  
Heather Sweeney Massapequa 8 12 3083  
Isabella Borini Schalmont 2 11 3082  
Kayla Koelbel Kings Park 11 12 3080  
Jackie Kearney Bethlehem 2 12 3069  
 
Top Athletes - Division 1
2011 Winner: Amira Privott-Yeiser (New Rochelle) 3343
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Stephanie Izard Sweet Home 6 12 3370  
Brittney Adams Dewitt Clinton PSAL 12 3169  
Heather Sweeney Massapequa 8 12 3083  
Kayla Koelbel Kings Park 11 12 3080  
Jackie Kearney Bethlehem 2 12 3069  
Katie Osborne Cicero-North Syracuse 3 12 3060  
Nikki Mosby Longwood 11 11 3021  
Alicia Donaldson New Rochelle 1 10 2951  
Paige Vadnais Calhoun 8 12 2934  
Janessa Mathews Fairport 5 12 2912  
Notes: Izard finished 174 points behind Privott-Yeiser last year.
 
Top Athletes - Division 2
2011 Winner: Emily Ziegler (Attica) 3168
Name Team Sect Grade Seed Mark  
Isabella Borini Schalmont 2 11 3082  
Kylee Bartlett Altmar-Parish-W. 3 9 2986  
Page Biviano Cazenovia 3 12 2978  
McKenna Maycock Randolph 6 9 2926  
Ariel Fieldman Wheatley 8 12 2845  
Emily Ziegler Attica 5 12 2797  
Kori Hughes Midlakes 5 11 2685  
Jenny Olson Portville 6 12 2654  
Lindsay Proulx Canton 10 10 2646  
Jessica Grant Valhalla 1 12 2561  
Notes: Ziegler again appears to be the best D2 pentathlete.
 

 

4x100m Relay

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Taft Educational Campus 46.97, State Record: 46.16, Meet Record: 46.83, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 49.24 (D1) - 50.54
 
Statement: Last year's runner-up Medgar Evers and 3rd-place team Mount Vernon should battle for this year's crown. Both teams ran their best times at the Loucks Games and finished 1-2.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Teams - Overall
Team Sect Seed Mark
Mount Vernon 1 46.65
North Babylon 11 48.27
Medgar Evers PSAL 48.87
St. Anthony's CHSAA 48.48
Edison Tech-Monroe 5 48.70
Uniondale 8 48.70
 
Top Teams - Division 1
2011 Winner: Medgar Evers 47.46
Team Sect Seed Mark
Mount Vernon 1 46.65
North Babylon 11 48.27
Medgar Evers PSAL 48.87
St. Anthony's CHSAA 48.48
Edison Tech-Monroe 5 48.70
Uniondale 8 48.70
Albany Academy 2 48.79
Sachem North 11 48.92
Cardinal Spellman CHSAA 48.92
New Rochelle 1 49.04
Notes: Medgar Evers won the D1 title last year but lost to Taft in the federation contest.
 
 
Top Teams - Division 2
2011 Winner: Holy Names 48.67
Team Sect Seed Mark
Alexander Hamilton 1 49.55
Beekmantown 7 50.14
Cazenovia 3 50.44
Elmira Notre Dame 4 50.72
Emma Willard PSAL 51.02
JFK-Cheektowaga 6 51.06
Palmyra-Macedon 5 51.07
Rondout Valley 9 51.42
Immaculata CHSAA 51.48
Southampton 11 51.53
Notes: Alexander Hamilton ran to a D2 leading time at the Section 1 Qualifier.
 

4x400m relay

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Medgar Evers 3:42.60, State Record: 3:39.77, Meet Record: 3:42.60, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 3:57.74 (D1) - 4:06.54 (D2)
 
Statement: In what could come down to a really exciting battle, the 4x400m now shapes up with last year's champ Medgar Evers featuring Kadecia Baird seeded third, as the Kyle Plante-led Colonie team has taken over the top seed and Garden City's squad featuring Emma Gallagher is now second-ranked.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Teams - Overall
Team Sect Seed Mark
Colonie 2 3:49.90
Garden City 8 3:50.40
Mount Vernon 1 3:53.95
Bay Shore 11 3:54.30
Shaker 2 3:55.83
Newburgh 9 3:56.18
 
Top Teams - Division 1
2011 Winner: Garden City 3:47.88
Team Sect Seed Mark
Colonie 2 3:49.90
Garden City 8 3:50.40
Mount Vernon 1 3:53.95
Bay Shore 11 3:54.30
Shaker 2 3:55.83
Newburgh 9 3:56.18
Uniondale 8 3:56.45
Fayetteville-Manlius 3 3:56.52
Dewitt Clinton PSAL 3:56.58
Brentwood 11 3:56.92
Notes: Garden City won the D1 title last year, while Medgar Evers won the Federation contest as Garden City finished 2nd and Colonie 5th.
 
 
Top Teams - Division 2
2011 Winner: Mercy 3:57.43
Team Sect Seed Mark
Bayport-Blue Point 11 4:01.44
Holy Names 2 4:01.85
Alexander Hamilton 1 4:02.74
Friends Acad 8 4:03.14
Elmira-Notre Dame 4 4:03.66
Briarcliff 1 4:04.23
East Aurora 6 4:05.29
Beekmantown 7 4:05.84
Waverly 4 4:05.84
Duanesberg 2 4:06.31
Notes: Bayport-Blue Point has edged ahead of last year's D2 runner-up Holy Names for the top seed.
 

4x800m relay

 
Event Info: 2011 Winner: Fayetteville-Manlius 8:55.93, State Record: 8:46.98, Meet Record: 8:49.88, State Qualifier Mark (FAT): 9:15.34 (D1) - 9:46.74 (D2)
 
Statement: With top-ranked North Shore missing star Samantha Nadel, reigning champ Fayetteville-Manlius seems to be set for a repeat. The Section 2 schools Saratoga, Shenendehowa and Holy Names will all be giving chase.
 
Tracking Shots
 
Top Teams - Overall
Team Sect Seed Mark
North Shore 8 9:03.51
Fayetteville-Manlius 3 9:04.22
Saratoga 2 9:10.33
Holy Names 2 9:11.24
Mamaroneck 1 9:11.46
Shenendehowa 2 9:11.46
 
Top Teams - Division 1
2011 Winner: Fayetteville-Manlius 8:55.93
Team Sect Seed Mark
North Shore 8 9:03.51
Fayetteville-Manlius 3 9:04.22
Saratoga 2 9:10.33
Mamaroneck 1 9:11.46
Shenendehowa 2 9:11.46
Sachem East 11 9:12.99
Cardozo PSAL 9:13.72
Northport 11 9:14.03
Warwick Valley 9 9:16.54
Massapequa 11 9:22.97
Notes: Last year Fayetteville-Manlius outdistanced Shenendehowa by 8 seconds for the championship.
 
 
Top Teams - Division 2
2011 Winner: Bronxville 9:16.48
Team Sect Seed Mark
Holy Names 2 9:11.24
Friends Academy 8 9:23.75
Bronxville 1 9:25.14
Bayport-Blue Point 11 9:30.14
Nanuet 1 9:33.46
Greenwich 2 9:34.40
Notre Dame CHSAA 9:40.27
Canton 10 9:40.83
Maple Grove 6 9:42.61
Wayland-Cohocton 5 9:42.92
Notes: Holy Names has a big gap over the rest of the D2 field.

 

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