Photos: Runners Battle Weather And States’ Best
On Saturday, Nov. 15, runners from Bethlehem, Guilderland, and Voorheesville competed in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association cross-country meet as they competed at Queensbury High School against NYS bests. Voorheesville girls team finished fourth with 121.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Going strong: Blackbirds’ Savannah Schmidt stares ahead as she runs alone on the trail as she makes her way out of the woods. Schmidt finished fifth in the state with a time of 18:43.8.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Staying on her toes: Blackbirds’ Salma Sayahi plants her foot into the ground as she pumps her arm towards the exit of the woods. Sayahi finished 21st with a time of 19:26.9.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Away from the cluster: Blackbirds’ Shayla Hyman looks towards the exit as she runs on the inside of the trail while a huge group battles. Hyman finished 38th with a time of 20:08.4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling in the sun: Blackbirds’ Alannah McCarthy runs along the trail as a sun beams through the trees. McCarthy finished 78th with a time of 21:18.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Feeling the cold: Blackbirds’ Mary Genovesi looks ahead towards the exit and other runners as she feels the wind. Genovesi finished 109th with a time of 22:45.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Oh hey! Blackbirds’ Marlie Grant gives a smile as she exits the woods and starts her final kick. Grant finished 107th with a time of 22:41.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Full strides: Blackbirds’ Alice Viscio looks ahead as she prepares to leave the woods and start her final kick. Viscio finished 114th with a time of 22:58.8.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Supporting the runners: This parent holds up a “Finish Strong” sign as the competitors go by towards the finish line.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Final sprint: Guilderland’s Addison Vellekoop starts to pick up speed as she runs behind a runner as they leave the woods. Vellekoop finished third in the state with a time of 17:27.2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Staying close: Eagles’ Sophia Chromczak runs right near a couple of runners as they all leave the woods. Chromczak finished 6th with a time of 17:41.7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Feeling the warmth: Eagles’ Logan Kuhn feels the sun hit her as she runs along the trail before she uses to kick to pass other runners. Kuhn finished 13th with a time of 18:02.5.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Grinding: Eagles’ Anna Chrapowitzky keeps her eyes forward as she looks to make a strong finish towards the finish line. Chrapowitzky finished 17th with a time of 18:10.9.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
In a battle: Blackbirds’ Mason Curl battles a slew of runners as he kicks up dirt from his spikes as they all make their way out of the woods. Curl finished 49th with a time of 17:16.5.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fast break: Guilderland’s Joseph Kosier (232) and Eagles’ Calvin Howard (230) break from the starting line alongside their Section 2 companions in the start of the Class A championship. Kosier finished 13th with a time of 15:36.5 and Howard 45th with a time of 16:13.1.