Race and Greenwood rank in the top 25 at Indoor Track and Field NY State meet
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Some would say the sport of Track and Field is all about athleticism and with that athleticism one must use repetition to perfect their specific event.
That is exactly what was on display this past weekend on Saturday, March 4, at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island for the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships – pure athleticism and the hard work and repetition that each and every athlete put in throughout the season.
That is what carried these gifted track stars to the state meet – and for two local standouts, they saw solid days on the track come forth.
• Zack Race, Norwich's speedster qualified for the state meet in the 55 meter dash and the 300 meter dash, after posting a state qualifier time of 6.70 seconds and 36.44 seconds, respectively. Race took home a third place finish in the 55 meter dash, while coming in at second in the 300 meter dash.
Fast forward to the state meet and Race, a junior, was up against New York State's premiere sprinters – a possible preview of what is to come in the outdoor track season, which is right around the corner.
Race noted, that through the hard work he has put in, and the coaching support he has received that he made it a point to keep improving on his starts to his races.
First up for Race was the 55 meter dash, a race he excels at – but a clean and powerful start means all in the race of pure speed.
Race took to the state track to run a 6.84 second preliminary time in the event, placing him 29th in the event. Race unfortunately, fell short of his season best time – 6.70, an NHS school record – and a time that would have placed him in the top twenty five sprinters in the state.
Race is a gifted sprinter, a track star gifted with speed NHS hasn’t seen in many years. However, still just a junior Race will need to con- tinue the hard work to reach his goals of climbing higher in the standings at states when it is all said and done.
“My block start for the 55 meter was actually really good I think, personally. I wasn't too far behind, but then those kids just kicked in that extra gear that few people are blessed with and took off. Some speed you just can't teach I guess,” said Race of his 55 meter perform- ance.
Winning the indoor state title at the event was Ramone Newland, a senior from South Shore – 6.40 seconds. Newland bested senior Noah Williams of McQuaid Jesuit and senior Michael Miller Jr. of Christopher – who each ran a 6.46 in the finals.
For Zack Race, he awaited his next event – an event he excels at even more so than the 55, the 300 meter dash.
Race ran a time of 36.67, only slightly off his season's best time of 36.44 seconds, securing his spot in the standings at 25th overall in New York State.
“Zack ran well for his first appearance at indoor states. His 300 meter dash was only about .2 slower than his seasons best time, which placed him 25th in the entire New York Federation,” said Norwich head coach Shaun Horan.
Race defeated Amir Hunter, a senior from Hutch Tech who ran a 36.70 – landing Race in the top 25, howev- er, fellow Section IV runner Gavin Marsh of Dryden, a senior, bested Race for the 24th spot when he ran a 36.62 time.
“It wasn't too bad. Wish I could've done better, but I guess 25th in the state is not the worst,” said Race of his performance.
Winning the 300 meter dash at states was D'Andre Barriffe, a junior from Bishop Loughlin who ran a winning time of 34.46. Barriffe best-
ed Ramone Newland – the 55 meter champion – who ran a second place time of 34.62, and Mathew Morales, a senior from Monroe-Woodbury who ran a third place time of 34.78.
For now, with the Indoor Track and Field season officially coming to an end – Race will look toward the Outdoor season which is right around the corner.
“I've been really looking forward to the Outdoor season, so I'm really excited for this,” said Race.
• Harpursville-Afton sent one ath- lete to this year's state meet – senior Amanda Greenwood. Greenwood qualified for the state meet in the 300 meter dash, after she took home a first in the event in the finals at the state qualifier meet with a time of 42.40.
Greenwood had a state meet to remember, as she bested her state qualifier time, clawing her way into the top-20 sprinters in the state at the event.
Greenwood raced to a 17th over- all finish in the 300 meter dash at states, running a 41.92 second time.
Winning the event was Halle Hazzard, a senior from St. Anthony's who raced to a 39.52 time – besting Jenna Crean, a sophomore from Orchard Park who came in second place with a time of 39.98 seconds. Bringing up third place was Isabelle Licata, a junior from Lancaster, who ran a time of 40.09.
Stay tuned for future editions of The Evening Sun, as the 2017 Outdoor Track and Field season's for Chenango County high schools get underway.
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That is exactly what was on display this past weekend on Saturday, March 4, at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island for the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships – pure athleticism and the hard work and repetition that each and every athlete put in throughout the season.
That is what carried these gifted track stars to the state meet – and for two local standouts, they saw solid days on the track come forth.
• Zack Race, Norwich's speedster qualified for the state meet in the 55 meter dash and the 300 meter dash, after posting a state qualifier time of 6.70 seconds and 36.44 seconds, respectively. Race took home a third place finish in the 55 meter dash, while coming in at second in the 300 meter dash.
Fast forward to the state meet and Race, a junior, was up against New York State's premiere sprinters – a possible preview of what is to come in the outdoor track season, which is right around the corner.
Race noted, that through the hard work he has put in, and the coaching support he has received that he made it a point to keep improving on his starts to his races.
First up for Race was the 55 meter dash, a race he excels at – but a clean and powerful start means all in the race of pure speed.
Race took to the state track to run a 6.84 second preliminary time in the event, placing him 29th in the event. Race unfortunately, fell short of his season best time – 6.70, an NHS school record – and a time that would have placed him in the top twenty five sprinters in the state.
Race is a gifted sprinter, a track star gifted with speed NHS hasn’t seen in many years. However, still just a junior Race will need to con- tinue the hard work to reach his goals of climbing higher in the standings at states when it is all said and done.
“My block start for the 55 meter was actually really good I think, personally. I wasn't too far behind, but then those kids just kicked in that extra gear that few people are blessed with and took off. Some speed you just can't teach I guess,” said Race of his 55 meter perform- ance.
Winning the indoor state title at the event was Ramone Newland, a senior from South Shore – 6.40 seconds. Newland bested senior Noah Williams of McQuaid Jesuit and senior Michael Miller Jr. of Christopher – who each ran a 6.46 in the finals.
For Zack Race, he awaited his next event – an event he excels at even more so than the 55, the 300 meter dash.
Race ran a time of 36.67, only slightly off his season's best time of 36.44 seconds, securing his spot in the standings at 25th overall in New York State.
“Zack ran well for his first appearance at indoor states. His 300 meter dash was only about .2 slower than his seasons best time, which placed him 25th in the entire New York Federation,” said Norwich head coach Shaun Horan.
Race defeated Amir Hunter, a senior from Hutch Tech who ran a 36.70 – landing Race in the top 25, howev- er, fellow Section IV runner Gavin Marsh of Dryden, a senior, bested Race for the 24th spot when he ran a 36.62 time.
“It wasn't too bad. Wish I could've done better, but I guess 25th in the state is not the worst,” said Race of his performance.
Winning the 300 meter dash at states was D'Andre Barriffe, a junior from Bishop Loughlin who ran a winning time of 34.46. Barriffe best-
ed Ramone Newland – the 55 meter champion – who ran a second place time of 34.62, and Mathew Morales, a senior from Monroe-Woodbury who ran a third place time of 34.78.
For now, with the Indoor Track and Field season officially coming to an end – Race will look toward the Outdoor season which is right around the corner.
“I've been really looking forward to the Outdoor season, so I'm really excited for this,” said Race.
• Harpursville-Afton sent one ath- lete to this year's state meet – senior Amanda Greenwood. Greenwood qualified for the state meet in the 300 meter dash, after she took home a first in the event in the finals at the state qualifier meet with a time of 42.40.
Greenwood had a state meet to remember, as she bested her state qualifier time, clawing her way into the top-20 sprinters in the state at the event.
Greenwood raced to a 17th over- all finish in the 300 meter dash at states, running a 41.92 second time.
Winning the event was Halle Hazzard, a senior from St. Anthony's who raced to a 39.52 time – besting Jenna Crean, a sophomore from Orchard Park who came in second place with a time of 39.98 seconds. Bringing up third place was Isabelle Licata, a junior from Lancaster, who ran a time of 40.09.
Stay tuned for future editions of The Evening Sun, as the 2017 Outdoor Track and Field season's for Chenango County high schools get underway.
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