VERONA — Peru's Dan Lennon covered the muddy 5,000-meter Vernon course in 16 minutes, 55.1 seconds to claim the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class B cross country championship.
Lennon, runner-up a season ago and one of the top-three runners in the state, drew off to win by 6.6 seconds over Ryan Monahan of Marcellus in the Class B race. Lennon's time was second-fastest on the day, topped only by Class A winner Nick Ryan of Fayetteville-Manlius who won in 16:28.4.
Lennon, who ran a 16:07 over the course in the pre-state meet invitational in September, was looking to take a shot at the course record (16:00), but the conditions took care of any record attempts Saturday.
"The coach from the host school said three days ago, the course was in perfect condition for a perfect 16; today, it was more in line for a perfect 17," Lennon related.
He improved on his start, however.
"I got out a lot faster than I did last year. That's something I've been working on," he related.
He ran in the top five the entire race, taking turns on the lead.
"I got the lead a few times. I would surge in front, but then it always seemed like a turn would come up and I would slip," Lennon continued.
"The final 600 meters there was one really long dry spot left. I said to myself 'if I go here, there's no way the kid (Monahan) can pass me.'
"I pulled away, but I looked down at my shadow and at first, I could still see his (shadow). I looked again, though, and he was gone. It was the fastest separation I've seen."
The Malone boys also turned in an excellent performance, finishing third in Class B team competition. Conor Gordon, in 18:06.3, finished 33rd to lead a tight pack for the Huskies. Corey LaMere (40th), Rourk Marlow (44th), Morgan Marlow (50th) and Doug Fitzgerald (51st) also figured in the scoring for Malone.
Seton Catholic came away with a pair of fifth-place finishes in the team event. The girls were led by eighth-grader Margaret Champagne (11th, 21:59.3) and sophomore Nicole Blazicek (19th, 22:25.9), while the boys were paced by Mitchell Ryan (21st, 18:50.6) and Barrett Waling (39th, 19:37.9).
Lennon will pass up the New York State Federation meet this weekend to prepare for the Footlocker regionals on Long Island in 2 weeks. A top-10 finish there will earn Lennon a spot in the Footlocker championships in San Diego in December.
Lennon also hopes to decide soon on a college for next year.
"Right now, it's between Wisconsin and Syracuse," he said. "I'd like to make a decision this week."
Public High School Athletic Assoc.
Cross-country championships
Saturday, Nov. 12
at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill H.S.
Results by Leone Timing
& Results Services
www.leonetiming.com
all races 5,000 meters
Boys' Class B
1. East Aurora 52
2. Honeoye Falls-Lima 84
3. Malone-Franklin Academy 113
4. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 118
5. Marcellus 125
11. Beekmantown 332
Individual results
1 Dan Lennon, Peru 16:55.1
2 Ryan Manahan, Marcellus 17:01.7
3 T.J. Hornberger, Lk Shor 17:02.9
33 Conor Gordon, Malone 18:06.3
40 Corey Lamere, Malone 18:14.3
44 Rourk Marlow, Malone 18:15.7
50. Morgan Marlow, Malone 18:19.4
51. Doug Fitzgerald, Malone 18:19.5
93. Jared McLean, Peru 19:11.6
96. Marcus Garrow, Malone 19:18.5
99. Colin Quackenbush, Btn 19:24.5
102. Jordan West, B'town 19:33.4
105. Kyler Agoney, Peru 19:36.2
111. Mike Haas, Malone 19:50.2
112. Matt Simpson, B'town 19:53.2
116. James Downs, Peru 20:22.0
120. Jonathan Graziane, B'tn 20:53.1
122. Jerry Senecal, B'town 21:03.2
123. Andrew Downs, Peru 21:19.6
134. Brandon Couture, B'tn 21:43.2
127. Corey Couture, B'town 24:22.8
Boys' Class C
1. Holland Patent 74
2. Pawling 76
3. Fonda-Fultonville 79
10. Saranac 225
Individual results
1. Brendan Smith, Syra-CBA 16:59.4
2. Sam Anderson, So. Lewis 17:13.3
3. Cameron Bruce, Lansing 17:18.6
45. Jeriqho Gadway, PHS 19:00.0
54. Josh Wade, Saranac 19:10.9
79. Borge Wiik, Plattsburgh 19:55.1
91. Zach LePage, Saranac 20:15.9
93. Heath Andre, Saranac 20:16.9
99. David Dormann, Saranac 20:44.9
101. Keenan Hunt-Stone, PH 20:52.3
103. Austin Medeiros, Sara 21:00.4
110. Ben Strack, Saranac 21:13.5
113. Sean Tyrell, Saranac 21:24.2
114. Neil Miller, NCCS 21:25.1
125. Landon Gosselin, NCCS 22:19.3
Boys' Class D
1. Barker 43
2. Berne-Knox-Westerlo 60
3. Beaver River 69
4. Geneseo 91
5. Plattsburgh-Seton Catholic 138
8. Tupper Lake 212
Individual results
1. Jffy Antolos, Batavia-ND 17:29.4
2. Alex Campanella, Eldred 17:30.9
3. Logan Kempney, Bvr Rvr 17:44.5
21. Mitchell Ryan, Seton 18:50.6
39. Barrett Waling, Seton 19:37.9
47. Bryan Geiger, Tupper 19:53.2
48. Tyler Belden, Ticnderoga 19:53.7
49. Evan Page, Seton 19:57.3
56. Javeed Nazir, Ticnderoga 20:13.1
65. Ben Karkoski, Ticnderga 20:27.9
72. Jacob Young, Ticnderoga 20:50.4
75. Randy Charland, Tupper 21:01.4
77. Chaz Blair, Brshtn-Mra 21:02.9
78. Christopher Bowen, Stn 21:03.2
80. Erik Ziemer, Seton 21:06.9
83. Shawn Silliman, Ti 21:17.9
85. Broyce Guerette, Tupper 21:21.4
92. Cam McGillis, Tupper 21:42.0
98. Shawn Conto, Brtn-Mra 22:09.8
100. Josh Fletcher, Tupper 22:20.3
112. Nathan Vanherp, Seton 23:13.4
113. Mark Pratico, Tupper 23:19.7
116. Nikita Gregoryev, Seton 23:50.2
119. Cameron LaMare, Tppr 23:52.2
Girls' Class B
1. North Shore 33
2. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 82
3. Honeoye Falls-Lima 99
11. Peru 310
Individual results
1. Samantha Nadel, N. Shore 19:25.5
2. Brianna Nerud, No. Shore 19:45.9
3. Jessica Donohue, N. Shore 20:01.7
57. Rebekkah Bond, Malone 21:48.6
85. Meghan Mazzella, Peru 22:47.9
89. Cheyanne Dobozy, Peru 22:55.7
102. Maile Sapp, B'town 23:47.7
107. Morgan Bronner, Mal 24:06.8
112. Charlene Scott, Malone 24:18.0
117. Carrie Pomainville, Mal 24:30.6
118. Brooke Bronner, Mal 24:40.3
121. Shauna Fliss, Peru 25:28.0
123. Taylor Durocher, Peru 26:25.1
124. Isabella McLean, Peru 27:15.3
125. Lilly Sullivan, Peru 27:36.9
129. Alexis Wilson, Peru 29:38.2
Girls' Class C
1. Bronxville 43
2. Greenwich 46
3. Tully 110
10. Saranac 275
Individual results
1. Mary Cain, Bronxville 19:29.5
2. Vicky Houser, Greenwich 20:16.4
3. Kelsey Margey, Friends 20:21.9
42. Emma Deshaies, PHS 22:34.8
76. Elena Beideck, Sar Lake 23:50.4
80. Samantha Smith, NCCS 23:56.8
83. Tracy Rush, Saranac 24:06.6
97. Natalie Csy-Sanger, Sar 24:38.7
102. Justine Rabideau, NCCS 24:38.7
103. Lexi Haley, Saranac 25:07.1
109. Clara Racette, Saranac 25:37.1
113. Morgan Kelly, Saranac 25:54.9
115. Taylor Manor, Saranac 25:56.1
120. Maddie O'Connell, PHS 26:56.5
Girls' Class D
1. Maple Glove 30
2. Beaver River 71
3. Geneseo 95
4. Berne-Knox-Westerlo 107
5. Seton Plattsburgh 138
Individual results
1. Elizabth Valento, Pavilion 20:38.3
2. Megan Marsh, Maple Grv 21:02.2
3. Hope Pietrocarlo, Mpl Grv 21:10.6
11. Mrgret Champagne, Stn 21:59.3
19. Nicole Blazicek, Seton 22:25.9
32. Nina Armstrong, Lk Pl 22:53.8
34. Gabby Armstrong, Lk Pl 23:01.0
37. Phoebe Christopher, Stn 23:15.5
43. Hannah Klossner, Tuppr 23:36.6
49. Gretchen O'Leary, Tuppr 23:47.8
58. Brandy Allen, Brn-Moira 24:29.6
68. Melissa Whyman, Seton 25:08.2
69. Ari Bishop, Tupper Lake 25:09.0
70. Anna Izzo, Lake Placid 25:10.6
75. Veronica Stauffer, B-M 25:25.1
84. Maddy Munn, Seton 26:02.2
86. Dana Chapman, Seton 26:16.0
98. Markie teRiele, Ti 27:35.5
105. Hannah Herbst, Ti 28:35.7
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