Potsdam Repeats Sectional Title; N-N Flyers 2nd; Indian River 3rd

POTSDAM THREE-PEATS AS CHAMPIONS; FLYERS SECOND

Salmon River’s Makenna Manson broke her own Section record in the 60-meter dash at 8.04 seconds.  (LaRue photo)

Canton competitor in the shot put.

Potsdam three-repeated as Section X champs with Norwood-Norfolk second and Indian River third. Individual champions included: Potsdam’s Lola Buckley is champion of the shot put, while teammate Lindy Betrus captured the title in the long jump and triple jump. Norwood-Norfolk’s Madison Carista topped the 1500. Indian River’s Mackenzie Adams set a new section record at 10.14 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. Salmon River’s Makenna Manson broke her own Section record in the 60-meter dash at 8.04 seconds. She also won the 300 meters. Canton’s Bennett Schmitt took gold in the 3000 run. Malone’s Adyson King captured the 600 meter and 1000 meter runs. Gouverneur’s Audrey Gaines won gold in the high jump. In the relays, Potsdam won the 1600 and 3200, Indian River won the 800. Each of the champions earned the right to compete in the New York State championships the first weekend in March at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex at Staten Island, NY.

POTSDAM FINISHES ANOTHER SEASON SWEEP AT THE TOP

Runners from Canton and Norwood-Norfolk lead the pack in one of the night's longer runs.  Potsdam concluded another sweep of the six NAC regular events, capturing all 66 points possible in the NCSN Team Rankings.  (NCSN photo)

POTSDAM, MALONE, CANTON BACK AS TOP 3 IN WEEK #5

Potsdam's Lindy Betrus led her team winning the long jump and tripe jump events.  The Sandstoners won their fifth straight meet, followed by Malone and Canton.  (NCSN photo)
 

Potsdam racked up its fifth-straight top finish with triple-digit scoring, with Malone pulling second place for the fourth time, after relinquishing the position to Indian River last week. The Warriors slipped back to fifth this week, with Canton at third and Gouverneur up from sixth spot to fourth place. Potsdam’s Lindy Betrus captured the long jump and triple jump. Malone’s Grace McClain legged out a win in the 1500 event, while Adyson King took top honors in the 300 and 600 meters. Canton’s Salma Mounmen won the 3000 meters. Norwood-Norfolk’s Allie Snell (PH) claimed the 1000 meter run. Salmon River’s Makenna Manson bested he 60-meter dash. Indian River’s Mackenzie Adams won the 60-meter hurdles and shot put. Gouverneur’s Audrey Gaines took first in the high jump. In the relays, Potsdam topped the 800 and 1600 meters, while Malone won the 3200.

POTSDAM KEEPS ITS STREAK GOING; INDIAN RIVER 2ND

Competitors from Canton , Norwood-Norfolk and Malone lead the pack at the start of the 3000-meter run.  Potsdam continued its run at the top, with its fourth-straight win this season. Indian River achieved its highest position this season in second place. Malone slipped to third spot.  (Cody Jenne photos)
 

Potsdam continued its run at the top, with its fourth-straight win this season. Indian River achieved its highest position this season in second place. Malone slipped to third spot, after enjoying three weeks as #2. Canton slid to fourth, while Norwood-Norfolk improved to fifth. Potsdam’s Lindy Betrus captured both the long jump and triple jump, while fellow Sandstoner Lola Buckley had the longest shot put. Malone’s Adyson King topped the 600- and 1000-meter runs. Canton’s Stella Shipman won the 60-meter hurdles and 300-meter run, teammate Salma Mounmen won the 3000 meters. Norwood-Norfolk’s Madison Carista captured the 1500. Gouverneur’s Audrey Gaines won the high jump. Salmon River’s Makenna Manson won the 60-meter dash. In the relays, Malone won the 3200, Potsdam won the 800 and 1600 meters.

POTSDAM RACES TO THIRD WIN IN A ROW; MALONE 2ND, I.R. 3RD

Conclusion of a heat in the girls 60-meter dash, with sprinters from Indian River, Massena, Ogdensburg and Brushton-Moira to hit the finish line.  Potsdam won its third straight meet, with Malone second and Indian River third.  (NCSN photos)

A high jump competitor from Malone.

POTSDAM REPEATS AT TOP; MALONE 2ND, CANTON 3RD

A shot putter from Indian River launches her second attempt in Week #2 competition.  Potsdam's Lola Buckley tossed the longest shot put.  (Bob LaRue photo)

Hurdlers from Canton, Indian River, Norwood-Norfolk and Malone.  The Bears’ Stella Shipman won the 60-meter event.

POTSDAM, MALONE, CANTON FINISH ATOP LEADERBOARD

Indian River long jumper extends outward.  Potsdam's Lindy Betrus won long jump event in Week #1.