Michael Anvelt, Pittsford Sutherland

Senior/Distance

Parents: Karen and Peter. Season highlights: Won sectional "A" 3,200 title (9:50.58) and state qualifier (9:38.55). Won Pete Glavin Memorial 3,200 at Hilton (9:22.77, personal best and season's top time). Sixth at states in D-I (9:33.83). Was 4-1 in league meets. Best times: 800 1:58, 1,600 4:26. Academics: 90 average. Favorite subject statistics. Future plans: Attending Canisius to study mathematics and run for former Brighton coach Nate Huckle. About me: Favorite athletes are Billy Mills and Dave Wottle. Plays guitar, enjoys snowboarding, bicycle riding.

Colby Burke, Rush-Henrietta

Senior/Middle distance

Parents: Bev, Mike. Season highlights: Won three events at "AA" sectionals (800, 1:58.36; 1,600 relay, 3:27.00; 3,200 relay, 8:05.89). Won twice at state qualifier (800, 1:54.99; 1,600 relay, 3:25.93). Sixth at states in D-I 800 (1:54.52), ninth in 1,600 relay (3:22.76). Academics: 92 average. Favorite subject biology. Future plans: Attending SUNY Geneseo to major in biochemistry. About me: Six-time AGR selection in three seasons. Has helped break three sectional relay records, running the first leg of the outdoor 3,200, indoor distance medley and indoor sprint medley relay.

Desmond Chambers, Gates Chili

Senior/Jumps/sprints

Parent: Denise Chambers. Season highlights: Second in long jump at "AA" sectionals (22-2¼, his season best), won event at state qualifiers (21-3), 12th at states D-I (21-11½). Won Jeffrey Bordeaux Jr. award at Brighton Relays for long jump. Academics: 87.5 average. Favorite subjects are sports marketing and English. Future plans: Attending Alfred State with a probable major in the humanities. About me: Wide receiver and defensive back in football. Lists football teammate Korey Beasley as his favorite athlete. Says "being able to teach a child something new and fun is the most rewarding thing for me."

Ryan Cribbin, Irondequoit

Junior/Throws

Parents: Christine and Patrick. Season highlights: Overall state D-I and Federation shot put champion (57-4½). Won state qualifier (49-1). Won sectional "AA" title in 51-1¼ and won discus at 151-2, earning field events MVP award. Best discus throw was 157-1 in league meet April 5. Third in D-I discus at state qualifier (139-11). Broke school records in both events. Academics: 93 average. Favorite subject science. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Works summers in food service at the Seneca Park Zoo. Also plays varsity soccer.

Max Curran, Williamson

Sophomore/Pole vault

Parents: Robin and Michael. Season highlights: Eighth overall at states with area's top vault of season (14 feet), second in D-II. Won D-II state qualifier (13-2), won "CC" sectionals (13-9). Also has competed in 400 (54.24), 400 hurdles (1:00.54), triple jump (37-2½) and 1,600 relay. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Enjoys paintballing and distance running, for leisure and competition (cross country in the fall). Says his older brother, Alex, and his dad have contributed to his success. Favorite athlete is retired Ukrainian pole vaulter and Olympic gold medalist Sergei Bubka.

MJ Erb, Victor

Senior/Steeplechase/Distance

Parents: Lori Fuller and Michael Erb. Season highlights: Fourth in D-I states in 3,000 steeplechase (9:32.10), sixth in Federations. Won sectional "A" title (9:58.00) and state qualifier (9:31.50, area's best time and his career best). Academics: 90 average. Future plans: Attending Syracuse University on scholarship to study psychology and accounting. About me: Has been called MJ (Michael John) since preschool. Enjoys Ultimate Frisbee and basketball. Credits his older brother, Justin, as a big influence in his life. Favorite athletes are Galen Rupp and Andrew Wheating.

Pat Meyer, Hilton

Senior/Pentathlon

Parents: Mary Ellen and Brian. Season highlights: State D-I and Federation champion in pentathlon, finishing no lower than fifth in any event (3,629 points). Won state qualifier (3,421), winning three individual events (110 hurdles, long jump, shot put). Won sectional "AA" 110 hurdles (14.81) and triple jump (45-¾). Academics: 90 average. Future plans: Attending University of Connecticut to study pre-kinesiology. About me: Named All-American in indoor pentathlon. Enjoys motocross, soccer, football and basketball. Favorite athletes are high jumper Jesse Williams and decathletes Ashton Eaton, Trey Hardee and Bryan Clay.

Andrew Mullen, Brighton

Junior/Middle distance

Parents: Maggie and Craig. Season highlights: Anchored Brighton's four-mile relay to 11th place at nationals (18:13.31). Tenth in 800 at D-I states (1:55.82). Second in D-I state qualifier (1:55.27). Third in 1,600 at "A" sectionals (4:21.25). Won Fleet Feet Distance Runner of the Year Award. Academics: 3.98 grade point average. Future plans: Considering Harvard, MIT and Duke to study economics and biochemistry. About me: Member of the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra as a concert pianist for four years. Also plays bassoon. Hopes to minor in piano performance in college.

Rubin Owens, Le Roy

Sophomore/Jumps

Parents: Donna and Gary. Season highlights: Eighth in triple jump at D-II states (44-2½), 13th in D-II high jump (6-2). Won D-II high jump (6-3) and triple jump (44-¼) at state qualifiers. Won high jump (6-3) and triple jump (44-8) at Class D sectionals (field MVP). Six-for-six in both events in dual meets. Season's best high jump 6-5 at Pembroke Invitational. Academics: 2.8 grade point average. Favorite subjects global history, biology. Future plans: Study athletic training at a large university. About me: A proficient artist in all mediums, specializing in animal art.

Ryan Owens, Letchworth

Senior/Pentathlon

Parents: Denise Feltz and Scott Owens. Season highlights: State D-II pentathlon champion (3,262), including second in shot put (42-11½). Won state D-II pentathlon qualifier, winning four of the five events. Won sectional "CC" triple jump (44-8) and high jump (6-3). Holds four school records. Academics: 90 average. Favorite subjects history and government. Future plans: Attending Wagner College on Staten Island to study political science. About me: Active in the Chemical Free Athletes and Students Against Drunk Driving chapters, Big Buddy program, coaching youth basketball and "spending time with my family."

Jahmahl Pardner, Aquinas

Senior/Sprints/hurdles

Parents: Shedella Gause and George Pardner. Season highlights: Fourth in 110 hurdles at D-II states (15.05), second in Federations (14.66, faster than all D-I entries). Third in 200 (22.85). Three-time winner in D-II state qualifer – 100 (11.25), 200 (22.60) and 110 hurdles (14.28). Three-time winner at "B" sectionals – 100 (11.16), 200 (22.35) and 110 hurdles (14.08). Academics: 80 average. Future plans: Attend University of Pittsburgh on a football scholarship. About me: Rochester resident. A highly recruited defensive back and wide receiver rated 98th in the country by Scout.com.

Kyle Podgers, Hilton

Senior/Throws

Parents: Deborah and Robert. Season highlights: Tenth at D-I states in discus (139-1). Second in D-I state qualifier (139-1). Won sectional "AA" shot put (48-2) and won discus (140-10) on final throw. Top shot put 49-2½, top discus throw 154-9. Academics: 95 average. Favorite subject history. Future plans: Attending SUNY Brockport to study business. About me: Three-time sectional champion. Enjoys dirt racing with go-karts and sprint cars. Works summer job in outside maintenance and at Burger King at the Mall at Greece Ridge. Favorite athletes are Tim Tebow, LeBron James and Jason Witten.

Tyler Ranke, Hilton

Sophomore/Steeplechase/Distance

Parents: Colleen and Elon. Season highlights: Fifth in 2,000 steeplechase at New Balance nationals (6:06.08, All-American). Fifth in D-I 3,000 steeplechase at states (9:33.83). Second in D-I 3,000 steeplechase at state qualifiers (9:34.14). Won 3,200 at "AA" sectionals (9:47.41) and 3,000 steeplechase (9:37.08). Academics: 94 average. Favorite subjects: Global studies, English. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Also AGR in cross country. Enjoys pickup basketball and football and watching movies. Last name is pronounced "rank." Favorite athletes are Dirk Nowitzki, A.J. Green and Steve Prefontaine.

Cooper Roach, Honeoye Falls-Lima

Senior/Distance

Parents: Robin and Mark. Season highlights: Seventh in D-I 1,600 at states (4:16.39, personal best). Won D-I 1,600 at state qualifiers (4:19.22), Second in "A" sectionals 1,600 (4:21.07), 14th in 3,200 (10:36.84). Best 3,200 9:37. Academics: 3.2 grade point average. Favorite subjects: Science, history. Future plans: Attend Canisius College, undecided on a major. About me: AGR in cross country, too. Finished 38th at Nike Cross nationals. First-team all-state. Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan. Credits "very supportive" parents for his success.

Amir Rogers, Northeast College Prep

Junior/Hurdles

Parent: Kristen Rogers. Season highlights: Seventh at D-I states in 400 hurdles (55.69). Second in 400 hurdles at state qualifier (56.21). Won 400 hurdles at "AA" sectionals (56.11). Academics: 3.2 grade point average. Favorite subject is science. Future plans: Attend college to study computer engineering. About me: Competes with Franklin team. Nickname "Mere". Also plays football for Franklin. Credits his mom, Kristen, with great support. "She encourages me, no matter what the circumstances." Favorite athletes are Bershawn Jackson, Peyton Manning and Steve Nash.

Jimmy Shih, Webster Schroeder

Freshman/Jumps

Parents: Benita Chiang and Po-Jen Shih. Season highlights: Eleventh in D-I triple jump at states (45-0). Won D-I triple jump at state qualifier (45-1½), third in long jump (20-11). Third in triple jump at "AA" sectionals (41-6¾), sixth in long jump (20-¾). Academics: 97 average. Favorite subject biology/science. Future plans: Undecided, but wants to study science in college. About me: All-State musician in violin and piano, participates in science Olympiad and Math League. Favorite athletes are Jonathan Edwards, Brycen Spratling and his coaches.

Brian Smith, Greece Athena

Junior/Sprints

Parents: Shannon Smith and Brian Latson. Season highlights: Third in D-I 200 at states (22.26), fifth in 100 (11.27, after a 10.83 in the prelims). Won D-I 200 at state qualifier (22.57), second in 100 (11.13). Won 100 (10.82), 200 (21.88), 400 (49.08) and ran on winning 400 relay (43.38) at "AA" sectionals. Academics: 82 average. Future plans: Attend large college or university on a track scholarship and study criminal justice. About me: Four-time AGR selection and two-time athlete of the year was hampered by pulled hamstring suffered at Royal Comet Invitational. Section V record-holder in 300 indoors.

Eric Williams, Batavia

Senior/Hurdles

Parent: Jeneve Reeves. Season highlights: Second in D-II 110 hurdles at states (14.60), fifth in Federations (15.73), ran on 13th-place D-II 400 relay (51.75). Second in D-II 200 at state qualifier (22.98), second in 110 hurdles (15.06). Won 400 hurdles (57.51), pole vault (12-0) and was second in 200 (22.35) and 110 hurdles (14.24) at "B" sectionals. Academics: 88 average. Future plans: Attending SUNY Fredonia to study physical therapy. About me: Active in community service group Students United for Positive Action. Twin sister, Erica, is an AGR first-teamer.

Josh Wray, Rush-Henrietta

Junior/Sprints

Parent: Jan Wray. Season highlights: Helped 1,600 relay team finish ninth in D-I at states (3:22.76). Helped 1,600 relay win state qualifier (3:25.93). Third in 400 at "AA" sectionals (50.14), sixth in 100 (11.20), sixth in 200 (22.85). Best 400 time 49.46 at counties. Academics: 3.2 grade point average. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Also AGR indoor. Enjoys soccer, baseball and golf. Credits the support of his friends "to keep me going and to try my hardest at everything." Favorite athletes are sprinters Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt and Jeremy Wariner.

Jeff Merkel, Hilton

Coach of the Year

Years coaching varsity: 21. Age: 45. Career highlights: Team won sectional "AA" title in May. 1994 X-C boys team won "A" title. Has coached 11 state champions, three All-Americans and 2007 1,600 relay set Section V record of 3:19.59 (now second-fastest all-time) with Mike Giordano (51.2), Ben Wallace (51.2), John Picardo (48.7) and Eric Fontanez (48.1). Most accomplished athletes he's coached include high jumpers Matt Cushman and Fontanez, pentathlete Pat Meyer and steeplechaser Tyler Ranke. Family: Wife, Mary, is director of finance for Lapp Insulator. About me: Teaches physical education in the Rochester City School District. Has run at least three miles a day every day since May 29, 2007, averaging 100 miles a month.

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Isabel Hirtelen-Booker, The Harley School.

Junior/Hurdles - Player of the Year

Parent: Margaret Booker. Season highlights: Won Division-II 100 hurdles (14.71) at states for third year in a row, second in Federations (14.53). Only D-II girl in final eight. Won D-II 100 hurdles at state qualifier (15.07), sixth in 100 (13.15). Won 100 hurdles (14.54), 100 (12.64) and 200 (26.53) at 'D' sectionals. Academics: 86 average. Future plans: Study psychology and business management at a large university. About me: Lives in Brighton. Helps out at Horizons Summer Camp for low-income families from Rochester at Harley and teaches swimming lessons. Nickname Izzy. Says reading books about Wilma Rudolph inspired her to pursue track

Ireland Armstrong, Bath

Junior/Pole vault

Parents: Guila and Scott. Season highlights: Thirteenth in 400 hurdles emerging elite at New Balance nationals (1:05.18). Won D-II 400 hurdles (1:05.48, second in Federations) and third in D-II pole vault (10-9) at states. Won D-II 400 hurdles (1:04.82) and pole vault (10-9) at state qualifier. Won pole vault (10-0), triple jump (34-3), 400 hurdles (1:05.51) and was third in 100 hurdles (16.31) as MVP of 'B' sectionals, leading team to its first title. Academics: 89 average. Favorite subject art. Future plans: Hopes to study interior design in college. About me: Four-time school record-holder.

Aedin Brennan, Allendale Columbia

Senior/Jumps

Parents: Patricia and J. Paul. Season highlights: Seventh in D-II triple jump (37-2½) at states. Won D-II triple jump (38-10¼) at state qualifier. Won 'D' sectional 400 (1:00.43), long jump (16-6) and triple jump (37-3) to help lead her team to third straight title. Triple-jumped area-best 38-10¼ atleague meet May 15. Academics: 4.0 grade point average. Future plans: Attending Denison University (Ohio) to study biology. About me: Holds 11 sectional titles. First name is pronounced "ay-DEEN." Lives in Perinton. Writes in Spanish to pen pal in Colombia, South America.

Eleonore Grant, Red Creek

Senior/Jumps/hurdles

Parents: Caroline and Bob. Season highlights: Second in D-II 100 hurdles (15.72), eighth in triple jump (37-1) at states. Second in D-II triple jump (36-7¾) and second in 100 hurdles (15.84) at state qualifier. Won 'C' sectionals in 100 hurdles (15.39), pole vault (9-3) and triple jump (36-5¼). Academics: 99.5 average. Future plans: Attending Cornell, majoring in either linguistics or anthropology. About me: Four-year varsity gymnast. President of National Honor Society, participates in Big Sisters, Science Olympiad and Envirothon and coaches gymnastics in Special Olympics.

Madeline Kopp, Spencerport

Junior/Sprints

Parents: Teri and Tom. Season highlights: Twelfth at New Balance nationals in 400 (56.06, season-best time in area). Seventh in D-I 400 (15.84) and 15th in 200 prelims (26.45) at states. Won D-I 200 (26.14) and 400 (57.10) at state qualifier. Won 'A' sectionals in 100 (12.48), 200 (25.49) and 400 (56.82). Best 200 time 25.35 at counties. Academics: 3.84 grade point average. Future plans: Considering Duke, Clemson or LSU to major in English. Contacted by 52 colleges so far. About me: Nickname "Maddie." Three-time AGR first-teamer. Calls sprinter Allyson Felix her favorite athlete.

Sydney Kurtic, Honeoye Falls-Lima

Junior/Throws

Parents: Wendy and Lou. Season highlights: Eleventh in D-I discus (100-0) at states. Won D-I discus (104-4), second in shot put (34-2) at state qualifier. Won 'A' sectional discus (124-10, her season-best), second in shot put (34-6). Academics: 91 average. Future plans: Considering Connecticut College, University at Buffalo, Binghamton or Vermont for environmental studies. About me: Also plays volleyball. Has attended animal science camp in Missouri for last 11 years as a specialist in training. Works at Add-En-On dog kennels in Mendon and volunteers at Mendon Village Animal Hospital.

Katie Lembo, Penfield

Sophomore/Distance

Parents: Jackie and Mike. Season highlights: Helped 3,200 relay to 11th at states (9:19.38). Second in D-I 1,500 (4:39.84), second in 3,000 (10:15.04) and 3,200 relay was first (9:30.43) at state qualifier. Won 1,500 (4:40.14), second in 3,000 (10:26.91) and 3,200 relay was second (9:50.89) at 'AA' sectionals. Best 1,500 time 4:38.36 (counties) and 3,000 10:04.73 (at Hilton). Academics: 92 average. Favorite subjects Spanish, biology. Future plans: Undecided. About me: Four-time AGR selection (cross country, indoor, outdoor), four years on varsity. Has played violin for 10 years and has danced competitively for 12. Also enjoys hiking, bicycling and swimming.

Camaria Long, Aquinas

Senior/Sprints

Parents: Aaronda Clarkson and Christopher Long Sr. Season highlights: Second in D-II 100 (12.80, 9th in Federations, after career-best 12.33 in preliminaries) and fifth in 200 (26.44) at states. Won D-II 200 (26.31, second time overall) and second in 100 (12.72, third time overall) at state qualifier. Won 400 (58.06), second in 100 (12.41) and second in 200 (25.78) at 'B' sectionals. Academics: 86 average. Future plans: Attending University at Buffalo to study nursing. About me: Two-time AGR selection. Rochester resident. Has earned gold, silver and bronze awards as Girl Scout of Western N.Y.

Leila Mantilla, Penfield

Senior/Distance

Parents: Lisa and Ed. Season highlights: Second in 2,000 steeplechase at New Balance nationals (6:54.08). Third in 2,000 steeplechase (6:52.12) and helped 3,200 relay to 11th (9:19.38) at states. Third in D-I 3,000 (10:15.95), second in 2,000 steeplechase (7:03.85) and 3,200 relay was first (9:30.43) at state qualifier. Won 3,000 (10:20.27), 2,000 steeplechase (6:50.78), second in 1,500 (4:40.55) at 'AA' sectionals. Academics: 95 average. Future plans: Attending Columbia University on scholarship and will study architecture. About me: Two-time All-American, four-time AGR selection, Athlete of the Year in cross country. Name is pronounced "LEE-luh man-TEE-uh." Qualified for Puerto Rican national junior team and competed in El Salvador this summer.

Janessa Mathews, Fairport

Senior/Pentathlon

Parents: Sue and Darren. Season highlights: Recovered from spending four weeks on crutches (tendinitis in right foot) to win pentathlon at counties (2,851), 'AA' sectionals (2,912, field MVP), state qualifiers (2,663) and medal (10th, 2,924, personal best) at states. Academics: 97 average. Favoritesubject biology. Future plans: Attending Brigham Young University to study exercise science or dietetics. About me: A five-year cast member in the Hill Cumorah Pageant, portraying stories from the Book of Mormon for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Also plays soccer.

Meghan McCormick, Canandaigua

Senior/Distance

Parents: Catherine Cantwell and Kevin McCormick. Season highlights: Tenth in 3,000 at states (10:18.40). Won D-I 3,000 (10:09.60) at state qualifier. Won 3,000 (10:25.78), second in 1,500 (4:44.86) at "A" sectionals as team won its first outdoor track title. Academics: 91 average. Future plans: Attending Cornell University to major in English literature. About me: Four-time AGR selection (cross country, indoor, outdoor). Swims with Aquatics YMCA team (12 years). Works with twin sister, Kate, eight weeks as counselors at Camp Dudley at Kiniya, a YMCA summer camp for girls in Colchester, Vt. Has played piano for 12 years.

Valerie Palermo, Webster Schroeder

Junior/Steeplechase

Parents: Joanne and Mike. Season highlights: Fourth in 2,000 steeplechase (6:52.93, personal best) at states. Won steeplechase (6:56.37) at state qualifier. Third in "AA" sectionals steeplechase (7:03.46). Set meet record of 7:12.23 at the Royal Comet (Rush-Henrietta) Invitational. Academics: 92 average. Favorite subjects biology and chemistry. Future plans: Probably study occupational therapy in college. About me: Cross country AGR first-teamer in fall. Plays trumpet in school's wind ensemble, sings in school choir, National Honor Society member. Works part-time at Moe's Southwest Grill.

Kylie Ryan, Pittsford Mendon

Senior/400 hurdles

Parents: Michelle and Mark. Season highlights: Tenth in D-I 400 hurdles (1:05.33) at states. Won D-I 400 hurdles (1:04.25, personal best and season's best in area) at state qualifier. Won 400 hurdles (1:07.57), second in 400 (56.82) and fifth in 200 (27.10) at "A" sectionals. Academics: 93 average. Future plans: Attending SUNY Geneseo to study biology/pre-dental. About me: Member of school's state champion LifeSmarts team that finished fourth and 16th the last two years at nationals. Volunteers with Pittsford Summer Enrichment program, coaches at Special Olympics. Enjoys Ultimate Frisbee.

Justina Sanders-Schifano, Sodus

Freshman/Jumps

Parent: Talitha Schifano. Season highlights: Sixth in D-II long jump (17-6, first freshman, personal best) and eighth in 400 (58.84, second freshman) at states. Won D-II 400 (59.10), long jump (17-2) and fifth in 200 (27.42) at state qualifier. Won long jump (17-¾), 200 (26.50), 400 (58.62) and was second in triple jump (32-11¾) at "CC" sectionals. Academics: 93.6 average. Favorite subject science. Future plans: Undecided, but would like to major in marine biology. About me: Credits her grandmother, Isophene Louder-Gay, as being a big influence "because she's always there for me." Loves to sing, and plays varsity tennis.

Breonica Smith, Wayland-Cohocton

Senior/Middle distance

Parents: Wendy Henry and Glen Smith. Season highlights: Fifth in D-II 800 (2:17.24, 15th in Federations), helped D-II 1,600 relay team to 14th (4:14.24) and 3,200 relay to 24th (9:42.19) at states. Won D-II 800 (2:23.15) at state qualifier. Won 800 (2:21.40) and second in 400 (58.62) in 'CC' sectionals. Academics: 90 average. Favorite subjects physical education and economics. Future plans: Attending Edinboro University (Pa.), undecided on a major. About me: Nickname is "Bre." Helps with family's logging business. Enjoys watching all sports and movies. Favorite athlete is Lori "Lolo" Jones.

Mackenzie Sturtz, Marion

Junior/Jumps

Parents: Kacey and Jeff. Season highlights: State champion in D-II high jump (5-4, fourth in Federations). Won D-II high jump (5-4) at state qualifier. Won high jump (5-1) and sixth in 110 hurdles (17.40) at "C" sectionals. Jumped season-best 5-5 at Victor Twilight Invitational May 11. Academics: 96average. Favorite subject math. Future plans: Undecided. Contacted by Stony Brook, Lafayette College and University at Albany. About me: Two-time AGR first-teamer. Enjoys art. Captain and middle hitter on varsity volleyball team. High-jumped 4-10 as an eighth-grader.

Georgia Tuttle, Irondequoit

Junior/Middle distance

Parents: Mary Beth and Greg. Season highlights: Third in D-I 1,500 (4:34.88, sixth in Federations, personal best, season's best in area) at states. Won D-I 1,500 (4:37.92) at state qualifier. Won 1,500 (4:40.69) and second in 800 (2:18.35) at "AA" sectionals. Ran 5:09.18 mile at Royal Comet (R-H) Invitational. Academics: 98 average. Future plans: Hopes to be a pediatrician. About me: Also runs cross country. Enjoys Irish dance. Credits her teammates, parents and coach Matt Tytler "for all their support and encouragement."

Ceara Watson, Rush-Henrietta

Freshman/Middle distance

Parent: Sharon Outler Watson. Season highlights: Helped D-I 1,600 relay to 14th-place finish (4:02.61) at states. Helped 1,600 relay win D-I state qualifier (4:08.01). Second in 400 (59.99), third in 400 hurdles (1:09.70), 11th in 800 (2:31.42) and helped 1,600 relay win (4:06.65) at "AA" sectionals. Academics: 84 average. Favorite subjects English and physical education. Future plans: Undecided, but hopes to attend Fashion Institute of Technology. About me: Plays goalie with Under-14 travel soccer team. Swims with Adams Street Rec Center team. Former Girl Scout. Also enjoys basketball and reading.

Erica Williams, Batavia

Senior/Throws

Parent: Jeneve Reeves. Season highlights: Second in D-II shot put (37-1½, 9th in Federations) at states after suffering high ankle sprain just four days earlier. Won D-II shot put (41-4) at state qualifier. Won shot put (43-7½), sixth in 100 (13.02) at "B" sectionals. Threw season-best and state best45-4 at Royal Comet (R-H) Invitational May 12. Undefeated in all meets until states. Academics: 88 average. Favorite subject social studies. Future plans: Attending Genesee Community College to study gerentology. About me: Four-time AGR first-teamer. Broke indoor Section V record in shot put with 42-8 throw. Twin brother is AGR first-teamer Eric.

Emily Ziegler, Attica

Senior/Pentathlon

Parents: Tricia and Charlie. Season highlights: Third in D-II pentathlon (2,963) at states, seventh in Federations. Won D-II pentathlon (2,687, won three of the five events) at state qualifier. Won 100 hurdles (15.67), second in 400 hurdles (1:06.29) and second in long jump (16-9½) at "B" sectionals.Academics: 92 average. Future plans: Attending Ithaca College to study human performance and nutrition. About me: Two-time AGR first-teamer. Won state D-II title last year. Six-time medalist at state level. Holds nine school records. Was president of student government.

Arlene DeVinney, Canandaigua

Coach of the Year

Years coaching varsity: 15. Age: 58. Career highlights: Team won first outdoor girls track sectional title in school history May 26, after an emotional season supporting former indoor track coach and earth science teacher Bob Dedrick in his battle with stomach cancer. Dedrick died June 13 at the age of 36. DeVinney's teams won FL East title in 2009, FL league title in 2006 (first since 1975). Exceptional athletes have included Ikey Ajavon, Christine Lyttle, twins Meg and Kate McCormick and Hana Wright. Family: Husband Dale is semi-retired. Four adult children: Matt DeVinney, Brett Caito, Bill DeVinney and Barb Ross. Nine grandchildren. About me: Works as an administrative aide at Canandaigua Academy. Loves to water ski and spend time with her grandchildren. Credits Canandaigua's first girls coach, Betty LaBarge, for teaching "being passionate about the sport and compassionate about the kids."

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Top Federation Results for Section V

by Reggie Henderson

SECTION V SPRINTS!

Greece Athena's Brian Smith breaks his own Section V Record and wins States in 300M (34.17).That's the second State Championship for the junior, and he's potentially got three state meets to go!

interview by MileSplit NY

Edison Tech's girl speedsters take 2^nd and break the 26-year-old Section V record in the 4x200M last set by East in 1986.What an all-star cast of sprinters Edison Tech put up for this race, With Love and Stanley returning, if they can replace Billie Carroll (a tall order) they can do it again next year.Looking forward to what they do in the 4x100 this spring.

2 Edison Tech1:44.42

1) Tanisha Love 112) Nyasia Mercado 10

3) Billie Carroll 124) Demonica Stanley 9

Wilson Magnet put up an all-star cast of boys sprinters to also take second and coming extremely close to breaking the Section V record in the 4x200M

2 Wilson Magnet1:30.65

1) Donovan Wallace 122) Da'Quan Burroughs 12

3) Mckenzie Dillard 124) Ismail El-amin 12

Spencerport's Maddie Kopp capped a season of consistently really fast races taking 4^th in the 300M with a Section V leading mark of 40.27.

Edison Tech's Boy sprinters showed up too with a 6^th in the 4x400M

6 Edison Tech3:31.32

1) Kaishaun Cathey 112) Nile Saahir 12

3) Shyquan Jones 124) Tyre Douglas 12

And we were represented in the Boys 55M Final by Brandon VanderBrook of Marion with a 7^th (6.55).

SECTION V JUMPS!

Two members of that Wilson Magnet relay team also medaled in the Long Jump with Donovan Wallace taking 2^nd (22-5.5) and Ismail El-Amin taking 4^th(22-4.75) On top of that high jump medalist Desmond Mobley of Greece Olympia took 7^th(21-6.5).

We scored a ton of points in the high jump for both boys and girls.

In the boys Greece Olympia's Desmond Mobley and Wayne's Mike Morgan tied for 2^nd at 6-7.For the girls Rush Henrietta's Victoria Shaffer takes 2nd with a 5-5, with Marion's Mackenzie Sturtz taking 4^th (5-5) and Fairport's Amanda Burkey taking 7^th (5-2).

In the Triple Jump our boys took 2^nd and 3^rd, with end-of-season surprise Chauncey Scissum of Rush Henrietta jumping 47-6 and Webster Schroeder FRESHMEN Jimmy Shih jumping 45-7.For the girls Red Creeks Eleonore Grant took 7^th with 36-11.5.

In the Pole Vault Warsaw's Karmen Auble took 3^rd with a 11-3.

IN THE OTHER EVENTS…

Showing some depth in Section V, our Boys Intersectional Medley won!

1 Section 58:55.85

1) Nigel Walker 122) Peter Behnk 12

3) Ross Pirnie 114) M.J. Erb 12

Batavia's Erica Williams didn't PR today and had to "settle" for 3^rd in the Shot Put with a 41-3.5.(She'll get them in outdoors).

Racewalk

5 Rebekah Champlin11 Marcus Whitman7:15.15

Boys 4x800

5 Rush Henrietta7:57.90

1) Colby Burke 122) Mickey Burke 10

3) Pat Aiken 124) Alex Raymond 12

Boys 1600M

6 Keith Pease11 Greece Athena4:25.66

Boys 1000M

7 Colby Burke12 Rush Henrietta2:34.00

PHOTOS

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The King and Queen of the season have to be Brian Smith of Greece Athena and Erica Williams of Batavia and they continued their amazing seasons tonight!

I don’t know for certain, but I would imagine that it may be unprecedented that one man stayed undefeated in both the 55M and 300M Dash, but Smith has done it this season as well as breaking the Section V record in the 300M twice.  While Smith dominated the 300M, he had to pull out all the stops every race for his 55M wins which were all very close, usually from his own teammate Terrance Harley, but tonight it would be Marion’s Brandon Vanderbrook who would almost catch him.

Erica Smith completely dominated the womens shot put this winter with winning margins generally in the 5’-6’ range and setting the Section V record 3 times.  Tonight Rush Henrietta’s Ayanna Sanchez-Jones heaved a huge 37 to actually get within less than 4’ of Smith.

The race of the night has to be the womens 55M Dash as Spencerport’s Maddie Kopp busted it out tonight and PR’d and outleaned the Edison Tech dynamic duo of Demonica Stanley and Tanisha Love (I bet they didn’t see that coming).  Kopp got beat again by Aquinas Camaria Long in the 300M but both girls lowered their times into national level performances.

Victoria Shaffer of Rush Henrietta remained undefeated in the high jump, but she just got it on misses tonight against Marion’s Mackenzie Sturtz.

Karmen Auble of Warsaw also remained undefeated in the pole vault and got the same push from Gabrielle Sherwood of Livonia whom she just beat on misses.

Eleonore Grant of Red Creek finished an undefeated Section V season in the triple jump.

Ryan Cribbin of West Irondequoit finally hit 50’ in the shot!

Leila Mantilla of Penfield finished a dominating season winning the 1500M.

Wilson Magnet’s Ismail El-Amin may add to his 300M State Championship last year with a long jump championship this year, teammate Donovan Wallace will be in the running too.

Rush’s Chauncey Scissum proved last week was no fluke and boomed another huge triple jump.  Right on his heels was a FRESHMEN from Webster Schroeder, Jimmy Shih.

Rush Henrietta’s Burke brothers will both be at states as will Canandaigua’s McCormick sisters.

A lot of PR’s in the long and triple for both the girls and boys.

And if you were expecting Rush to dominate the boys 4x800, Canandaigua to dominate the girls 4x800 and Edison Tech to send two sprint relays to states, you were right!