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Sullivan West recognizes girls track team’s accomplishments

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — Indoor track has now given way to its outdoor successor. But in one final gesture to acknowledge Sullivan West’s girls remarkable season, which included a 21-0 OCL Division V Championship, the Sullivan County Championship and the Section Nine Class B title, the Sullivan West School District Board of Education invited the team for special recognition on March 12.

After being heartily welcomed and praised by superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hilton, team members introduced themselves and enumerated their events. Recently won plaques and trophies were proudly held. Those treasures rest in the trophy case outside of the gymnasium. A banner commemorating their achievements will join other championship banners on the wall in the gym.

On hand were Katie Manzi, 300, 4x400 and 4x200 relays; Kasi Pilny, 300, 400 and 4x200 relays; Ashley Mahoney, 1500 meter race walk and 4x800 relay; Meghan Eichle, shot put; Brittany Reddish, shot put and weight throw; Sara Alsdorf, 55 dash, 55 hurdles and 4x200 relay; Dani Myers, 3000, 1500 and 4x800 relay; Amanda Rosenberger, 4x400 and 4x200 relay; Emma Seidl, 4x800 (injured); Hannah Feinman, triple jump, long jump and 55 hurdles; Kristina Sumfleth, 55; Rachel Deppa, 1500 race walk and 4x800 relay; Rianne Erwein, 3000, 1500 and 1000; Olivia Seidl, 1500 race walk and 4x800 relay; Kendra Barker, high jump, triple jump and long jump; Morgan Hawkins, pole vault, 1000, 55 hurdles and 4x400 relay; Katie Dnistrian, 4x800 (injured); Vanessa Brey, long jump and 55; Megan Haberli, 1500 race walk; Alika Simon, shot put; and Brittany Milk, shot put. Liz Peters, 300, long jump and 4x200 relay was not present. Also missing was Stephany Robison, 3000, 1500 and 4x800 relay.

Coach Joe Seidl said that counting the previous winter, last spring and this recent indoor season, the Sullivan West girls had won 36 consecutive meets. “They’re a hardworking group. They went into this season with a goal in mind and they accomplished it.” Seidl was referring to the school’s first-ever Section Nine track title.

“The majority of the team is underclassmen. We have four seniors but I expect this team to be competitive for a number of years to come,” said Seidl.