Photos: Dutch Leave Their Mark At States
On Saturday, March 2, the Guilderland indoor track team competed at the Staten Island Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex against the best of New York State. The Dutch will be bringing home 12 medals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
One giant leap: Guilderland’s Kirsten Barnhart takes her final step during her first attempt in the triple jump as she flies towards the pit. Barnhart finished 14th with a distance of 35 feet, 11.25 inches.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Working together: Guilderland’s Aakash Iyer (2) and Will Smitas (9) complete a lap in their 3200-meter heat. Iyer finished 22nd overall with a time of 9:30.19 and Smitas finished 29th overall with a time of 9:45.59.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Breezing over: Guilderland’s Parker Steele clears the last hurdle in her 55-meter hurdle final. Steele finished second in the state and third in federations with a time of 8.28 seconds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Air exchange: Guilderland’s Brady Conboy gives the baton to teammate Jack Larson for the final leg in the 4x200-meter relay. The relay team finished 6th in federations and 5th in the state with a time of 1:31.48.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Tight grips: Guilderland’s Kendall Barnhart has her left hand on the baton as teammate Maryn Vrooman hands it over for the last leg in the 4x200-meter relay. The relay team finished second in the state and federation with a time of 1:43.44.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Soaring high: Guilderland’s Avery Kerr leaps and flies to clear the bar on her final attempt at 5 feet even. Kerr finished 11th in the state with a height of 5 feet even.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
In a battle: Guilderland’s Addison Vellekoop battles with Shakers Leonni Griffin as they make the turn in the 600-meter run. Vellekoop finished fifth in federation and 3rd in the state with a time of 1:34.99.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fast times: Guilderland’s Kendall Barnhart, right, gives the baton to teammate Avery Kerr in the 3400-meter intersectional relay. Barnhart ran the 300-meter portion and Kerr the 600-meter portion as Section 2 finished second in the state and federation with a time of 10:16.95.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Breaking a record: Guilderland’s Alexa Kosier extends her arm to give the baton to Braelyn Cornell for the third leg of the 4x800-meter relay. The relay team finished 6th in federation and 5th in the state with a school record time of 9:23.59.