Archive: Sports

The Boys and Girls Lansing Cross Country Teams season kicked off with a fundraiser and first time 5K event at the Lansing Harbor Festival on August 15th. Josh Barber (18:22) Kathryn Shaw (21:19) and Casey Phlegar (26:20) did well despite the heat and humidity.

The girl’s team also participated in the Women’s Festival 5K at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton on August 25th. This was the first 5K (3.1 mile) race ever for Chloe Ryan and Meghan Mapes (28:36). Ryan was awarded the fastest first time 5K finisher with a time of 23:05. Kathryn Shaw placed 5th in a field of 133 runners and took first in her age group.


Both the boys and girls will compete at the Labor Day 5K in Groton before their official season begins on September 15th in Candor. This year’s athletes include Josh Barber, Jon Cleveland, Luke Davis, George Wigsten, Dan Comisi, Alec Iacobucci, Alex Rogers, Eddy Potter, Shanna Swanson, Kathryn Shaw, Chloe Ryan, Casey Phlegar, Meghan Mapes, Neila Thomas, Sariah Butler as well as modified runners Annie Reynolds, Emary Iacobucci, Emily Rasmussen and Rebakah Shea. The team's one and only home meet will be Tuesday, October 6th.

----
v5i34