4x1600m:
Tim Chappell gave Union Springs a substantial lead after the first leg, but little by little the Watkins Glens runners reduced the gap each lap. Evan Degraw took the baton with a lead of just a handful of seconds over Matt Gill. The end would come down to a race between two runenrs who went to indoor states, Degraw (1000m) and Gill (1600). Degraw is known more for his sprinting ability, and suprisingly maintained his lead through the first 1200m. The senior from Watkins Glen has plenty of experience over the 1600m distance, and even though the gap wasn't closing he never panicked. With around 250m to go, he surged ahead of Degraw and quickly opened a gap. Degraw fought to close it down, but Gill proved to be stronger and held his lead to the line. Both athletes had quality splits Gill (4:32) and Degraw (4:38), and the 2nd place time of 19:45.4 is a new school record for Union Springs.
Matt Gill deep in the pain cave, but staying focused through the line
1. Watkins Glen (A) 19:43.08
(Carocci Jacob(9 ),Gill Matt(12),Hazlitt Patrick(9 ),Rutledge Shawn(9 ))
2. Union Springs (A) 19:45.40
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Sprint Medley (400-200-200-800):
One of the many relays to be dominated by the girls of Elmira Notre Dame. After fast time at the Ithaca Relays, Notre Dame now ranks Section 4 #3 and NY Top-20.
1. Elmira Notre Dame (A) 4:19.21
(Deborah Diarra(11),Victoria Schutrum(10),Jenny Smithers(12),Chase Yoder(9 ))
2. Hamilton (A) 4:27.90
3. Newark Valley (A) 4:43.18
1. Newark Valley (A) 3:58.13
(Cole. Ford(11),Aaron Baylor(12),Phillip Lindhorst(11),Zach Jacobson(12))
2. Tioga (A) 4:14.29
3. Newfield (A) 4:17.24
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4x100m:
1. Elmira Notre Dame (A) 52.06
(Victoria Schutrum(10),Deborah Diarra(11),Megan O'dell(11),Jenny Smithers(12))
2. Newark Valley (A) 55.97
3. Pembroke (A) 56.39
Elmira Notre Dame threw down a quick time without much resistance from the field
1. Moravia (A) 48.36
(Jon. Smith(11),Greg. Gorman(11),Chase Walker(12),Brad. Dewitt(12))
2. Hamilton (A) 48.50
3. Candor (A) 48.73
Moravia would not leave their meet empty handed, winning a very close race to the line
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4x400m:
1. Elmira Notre Dame (A) 4:22.78
(Victoria Schutrum(10),Jenny Smithers(12),Mia Herlan(10),Deborah Diarra(11))
2. Lansing (A) 4:31.46
3. Hamilton (A) 4:36.03
Evan Degraw's 52.1 anchor leg propelled Union Springs to a Section 4 #3 time, and would've contested the win at the Ithaca Relays amongst the large schools
Degraw lapping an athlete on his way to the line
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4x200m:
Deborah Diarra leading her team to a Section 4 best time in the 4x200m
1. Elmira Notre Dame (A) 1:51.15
(Megan O'dell(11),Victoria Schutrum(10),Jenny Smithers(12),Deborah Diarra(11))
2. Hamilton (A) 1:58.99
3. Newark Valley (A) 2:01.83
1. Lansing (A) 1:40.93
(Ben Rourke(12),Austin Candea(12),Dylan Bland(12),Max Jordan(11))
2. Hamilton (A) 1:41.88
3. Tioga (A) 1:43.94
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Pole Vault:
It wasn't a question of who would win the boys' pole vault relay, but by how much. Dylan Bland (13'0") and Max Jordan (13'6") vaulted over the competition
Max Jordan clearing 13;6"
1. Lansing 26'06.00"
(Dylan Bland(12),Max Jordan(11),,)
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Clydesdale/Contralto Relay:
These are not scoring events, but always some of the most exciting. Throwers hit the track for one of the few times of the season and bravely tackle a 1600m relay. Bodies and batons ended up all over the finish area, but everyone made it, and the crowd support was fantastic.
1. Newfield (A) 5:13.54
2. Newark Valley 5:17.81
(Lauren. Shrauger(9 ),Layna. Pratt(9 ),,Hannah. Williams(9 ))
3. Union Springs (A) 5:41.43
(Tori Trufant(10),Erin. Heindl(09),Cassy. Raymond(09),Morgan. Hand(10))
1. Union Springs (A) 4:17.63
(Josh. Jenkin(11),Dylan Vivenzio(10),Jacob. Heindl(11),Eddie Thomas(12))
2. Newark Valley (A) 4:25.24
(Devon. Cardone(10),Jason. Duke(9 ),Ryan Hammond(12),)
3. Tioga (A) 4:34.27
(Dylan Babcock(11),Josh Kithcart(11),Luke Hoose(12),Trey. Howey(9 ))