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December 26, 2009

CVAC cross-country all-stars honored



It was truly a year to remember for area cross country.

Section VII played host to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Championships for the third time — and the first in Plattsburgh. More than 1,100 runners from across the state converged on Plattsburgh State Nov. 14 for the biggest single sports event ever staged in Plattsburgh. It produced memorable moments — the amazing sweep of the top five places in girls' Class AA by Fayetteville-Manlius, the repeat of Seton Catholic standout Michael Champagne and the fifth-place finish by the Beekmantown boys in Class B.

Area runners left their mark on the cross-country campaign well before the state meet. For a look at the all-stars, see Page B8.

CVAC Girls All-Stars

Bailey Weightman, Beekmantown, senior — A 5-time all-star, Bailey closed out a stellar career by finishing second in the CVAC and Section VII championships and 71st in the state meet.

Maile Sapp, Beekmantown, freshman — Burst onto the scene in brilliant fashion, Maile overcame two bouts with the flu to finish sixth in the CVAC championships and third in the Section VII meet.

Abi Lajti, Peru, junior — A repeat all-star, Abi battled the flu, recovering to finish 11th at sectionals and 110th in the state meet.

Maria Remillard, Peru, eighth grade — A first-time all-star, also had to overcome the flu. Maria went on to finish 15th at sectionals and 102nd in the state race.

Grace Mayhew, Peru, freshman — Missed the conference meet, but came back to finish 10th in the sectionals and help the Indians claim the Class B title. Grace placed 101st in the state meet.

Sophie Deshaies, Plattsburgh High, sophomore — Achieved all-star status for the second year in a row. Sophie was the Hornets' top finisher in the CVAC and Section VII meets, coming in seventh ninth, and then 68th in the state meet.

Monique Arvisais-Anhalt, Plattsburgh High, senior — Coming off an outstanding junior season, Monique went on to finish 11th in the conference meet, 10th at sectionals and 104th in the state meet.

Kaitlyn Facteau, Saranac, senior — Kaitlyn ran a superb eighth in the CVAC race followed it up with another eighth at sectionals. She was 79th in the state championships.

Tracy Rush, Saranac, sophomore — An honorable mention last season, Tracy came in 12th in the CVACs and 13th at sectionals. She was 111th in the state meet.

Melissa Whyman, Saranac, eighth grade — A first-time all-star, Melissa was 21st in the CVAC, 14th in the sectionals and 109th at the state championships.

Kendra Leonidas, Saranac Lake, junior — An all-star repeat selection, Kendra ran third in the conference championships, fourth at sectionals and 75th in the state meet.

Hilary Pond, Saranac Lake, senior — Had an injury-plagued junior season, but returned to help the Red Storm sweep through dual meets undefeated and capture the CVAC crown. Hilary was ninth at the CVACs and seventh in sectionals, but did not run in the state meet.

Julie Bowler, Saranac Lake, junior — A repeat all-star, Julie was fourth at CVACs for the champion Red Storm, sixth in sectionals and 74th at the state meet.

Elena Beideck, Saranac Lake, freshman — Capped her first season with the varsity in impressive fashion. Elena was fifth in the CVAC and sectional meets, and 57th at states — the top finish by an area runner in Class C.

Anna Rabideau, Seton Catholic, junior — Enjoyed an all-star season her first season running and came back this year to become the top runner in the CVAC as well as Section VII. Anna was undefeated all season, winning the CVAC meet by 34 seconds, and then placed 10th at the state meet, the best finish by an area girl this year.

Elizabeth Fisher, Seton Catholic, freshman — The latest in a long line of Seton Catholic standouts, Elizabeth cracked the top 10 at CVACs, missed the sectionals with the flu, but came in 68th at the state meet.

Mary Glynn, Seton Catholic, junior — A second-time all-star, Mary placed 16th in the CVAC championships, 17th at sectionals and 86th in the state meet.

Katie Karkoski, Ticonderoga, senior — A three-time all-star, Katie was 23rd in the conference and sectional meets and 55th in the state, an improvement of seven places over 2008.

CVAC boys

Brendan Courneene, Beekmantown, senior — A three-time all-star and a three-time Section VII Class B champion. Brendan battled Michael Champagne throughout the season, finishing second in the CVACs and sectionals. He came in 11th in the state to lead the Eagles to a school-best fifth-place finish in Class B.

Ethan Waite, Beekmantown, senior — An all-star repeater, Ethan came back from an ankle injury that sidelined him for almost three weeks to finish 14th at sectionals and 80th at the state meet.

Adam Shearer, Beekmantown, senior — Building on his success his first year of cross country, Adam helped the Eagles achieve greater distinction with a fifth-place showing at the state. He was third in CVACs and the sectionals, and 12th in the state meet.

Josh Turner, Beekmantown, senior — Once again, Josh proved himself to be a big meet runner, coming in sixth at the CVACs, seventh in the sectionals and 53rd in the states.

Justin Collier, Beekmantown, junior — An honorable mention last season, Justin placed eighth in the CVAC meet, ninth at sectionals and 81st in the states.

Nick Tallon, Beekmantown, senior — An another Eagle who moved up from honorable mention to all-star status, Nick ran 11th in the conference meet and 101st in the state race.

Charles Remillard, Peru, junior — The two-time all-star was also knocked off stride by the flu, but he recovered to finish 12th in sectionals and 103rd in the state meet.

Josh Wade, Saranac, eighth grade — Youngster made quite an impact his first season in varsity competition. Josh was the Chiefs' top runner all season and came in fifth in the CVAC meet. He was 41st in the states.

Dylan Dawson, Saranac Lake, junior — The Red Storm boys struggled to overcome a lack of numbers; however, Dylan emerged as a rising star, finishing 17th at sectionals. He was 53rd in his first state meet.

Michael Champagne, Seton Catholic, senior — One of the best runners to come out of Section VII, Michael closed out his sensational career by winning a second consecutive state Class D championship. He went undefeated in the area for the second year in a row.

Zack Ziemer, Seton Catholic, junior — The three-time all-star enjoyed another outstanding season, Zack finished fourth at CVACs, fifth at sectionals and 25th at the state meet.

Jacob DeWitt, Seton Catholic, senior — An honorable mention last fall, Jacob moved up to an all-star with another great season, finishing ninth at CVACs, fourth at sectionals and 47th in the state meet.

Barrett Waling, Seton Catholic, sophomore — An all-star repeater, Barrett ran 14th at the CVACs, 16th in the sectionals and 61st in the state meet.

Mitchell Ryan, Seton Catholic, freshman — Another rising star in the Knights' ranks, Mitchell closed out a great year by finishing 13th in the CVACs, eighth in sectionals and then 35th at states to help Seton Catholic come in third in Class D.

Jay Berube, Ticonderoga, junior — Following the lead of his brothers Lee and Jesse, Jay is already a three-time all-star. He had a seventh-place finish in CVACs and was sixth in the sectionals. He was 58th at states.

Josh Cook, Ticonderoga, junior — Another honorable mention choice a year ago who came on strong in 2009. Josh ran 10th at CVACs and sectionals and 49th at states.

Honorable Mention

Boys — Doug Osborne and Austin Waid Jones, Peru; Justin Bressette, Julian Breyette and Tyler Grant of Seton Catholic.

Girls — Justine Rabideau and Claire Hipko of Northeastern Clinton; Maxine Rock and Emily Crawford of Saranac; Kathryn Vanherp of Seton Catholic.

Boys' Coach of the Year — Andy Hastings, Gary Phillips, Beekmantown

Girls' Coach of the Year —— Davie Tyldesley, Saranac Lake

Ray Holmes Team Sportsmanship Awards — Beekmantown boys and Saranac Lake girls

NYSPHSAA

Sportsmanship Award

Class B — Josh Turner, Beekmantown, and Bailey Weightman, Beekmantown

Class C — Jeff Donlan, Plattsburgh, and Hillary Pond, Saranac Lake

Class D — Michael Champagne, Seton Catholic, and Katie Karkoski, Ticonderoga

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