The girls track team continued to impress at the State Qualifying Meet this past weekend.
Kayla Koelbel proved to be the best all around track and field athlete in Suffolk County as she dominated the competition in the pentathalon. Kayla competeted in five events over a two day span, winning three of the five events outright. Her total score of 2924 points is a school record and ranks Koelbel 8th in New York State.
Tara Greco destroyed her own school record in the triple jump with a leap of 38’ 3”. This is the seventh best jump in New York this season.
Freshman Shannon Ahern was named to the All-County Team as she placed third in the 2000 meter steeplechase, while Michelle Sygulski was named Academic All County for the Racewalk.
In boys track Brandon Reynolds took the shot put with a throw of 54.06’. The 54.06’ was a personal best for Reynolds.
We were also represented well in the 400 meter hurdles and the 1500 meter run outdoor pentathlon. Rob Schenke finished third and Jeff Shuder finished fifth.
Koelbel, Greco and Reynolds will compete at the New York State Track and Field Championship this coming weekend.
