Three runners battle for a state title

Three local runners, two from Voorheesville and one from Berne-Knox-Westerlo, slogged through the mud and snow at the State Cross-Country competition at Wayne High School in Ontario Center in western New York Saturday, racing against the fastest runners in New York. Each ran on the 3.1 mile course.

In Class C, Voorheesville’s Evan Ensslin finished in 18th place with a time of 17:38.7 and teammate Mariem Sayahi finished in 91st with a time of 23:49.6. In Class D, BKW’s Michelle Puzulis finished in 28th with a time of 21:48.5.

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  • Camaraderie, said Coach Sean Davidson, is a major contributor to the team’s success. “We have solid defense, offensive power, and speed on the base paths ….,” he said. “On top of that, it’s amazing how well the kids all get along and all support each other. These kids really are friends in addition to teammates. It’s like a never-ending series of multi-night sleepovers once school gets out.”

  • VOORHEESVILLE — Two Voorheesville 8-year-olds — Maxwell Mallinson and Camron Kremer — have qualified to participate in a Professional Golfers’ Association Aug. 20 competition at Turningstone where they will compete with the best junior golfers in upstate New York.

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