Photos: New York's Best
Guilderland and Voorheesville track-and-field athletes ran and jumped with the best at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association state competition at Middletown High School in Middletown last Friday and Saturday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Voorheesville’s Evan Ensslin competed in the 800-meter run on Friday and in the 1600-meter run on Saturday. Ensslin finished eighth in the state in the 800-meter with a time of 1:54.26 and 18th in the 1600-meter with a time of 4:22.32.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Guilderland’s Will Cusato gets ready to start the boys’ four by 800-meter relay on Saturday afternoon. Cusato and the rest of the relay team — Nick Soldevere, Micah Tindale, and Noah Tindale — had the lead during the second leg but fell back to finish fourth in the state with a time of 7:48.25.
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Sweat flying: Guilderland's Nick Soldevere runs the second leg of the boys’ four by 400-meter run on Friday afternoon. The relay team — also including Life Nieves, Brad Igweike, and Noah Tindale — finished seventh in the state with a time of 3:19.76.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making a splash: Guilderland’s Sean O’Brien competed in the boys’ 3200-meter steeplechase on Saturday morning. O’Brien finished 22nd in the state with a time of 9:56.22.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Just above the bar: Guilderland's Makiya Donnelly flies over the bar at 5 feet, 2 inches during the girls’ high-jump event on Saturday morning. Donnelly finished 21st in the state.
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Arms extended: Guilderland’s Noah Tindale and a competitor from St. Joseph’s have their hands ready for the baton to be passed in the boys’ four by 400-meter relay on Friday afternoon. The relay team finished first in its heat and seventh in the state overall with a time of 3:19.76.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
On the line: Voorheesville’s Evan Ensslin, right, is ready for the start of the boys’ 1600-meter run on Saturday morning. Ensslin finished first in his heat with a time of 4:22.32 and finished 18th in the state overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Focusing: Guilderland’s Makiya Donnelly prepares for her next high-jump attempt at 5 feet, 3 inches on Saturday morning at Middletown High School in Middletown.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Running down the competition: Guilderland’s Noah Tindale, left, receives the baton from his brother, Micah, for the final leg of the boys’ four by 800-meter run on Saturday afternoon.