Photos: Dutch Sweep Division Titles In V-V-S Invitational
The Guilderland cross-country team competed against some of the best schools in New York at the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Invitational on Sept. 16. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won the title in their division, and Guilderland’s junior varsity swept as well. Overall they finished fourth and fifth.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fast break: All members of the Guilderland girls cross-country team break from the starting line in the girls varsity two race.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Come in fast: Guilderland’s Addison Vellekoop comes down the hill with speed as she runs just behind the leader. Vellekoop finished second in the division and fifth overall with a time of 18:58.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Soaring away: Guilderland’s Tara Iyer gets to the bottom of the hill in front of a cluster of runners at the start of the race. Iyer finished ninth place and 44th overall with a time of 20:36.0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting some air: Guilderland’s Kara Whiteside takes in a breath as she gets to the bottom of the hill. Whiteside finished in 13th place and 67th overall with a time of 21:06.7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pumping her arms: Guilderland’s Braelyn Cornell swings her arms as she comes around the final turn. Cornell finished in fourth and 23rd overall with a time of 19:54.9.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking ahead: Guilderland’s Alexa Kosier checks out the competition ahead of her as she approaches the finish line. Kosier finished in 12th and 62nd overall with a time of 20:55.6.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pushing hard: Guilderland’s Danika Kosier picks up her pace after making it around the last turn. Kosier finished 14th and 69th overall with a time of 21:07.9.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking at the terrain: Guilderland’s Averianna Alteri looks down as she gets around the last turn. Alteri finished 17th and 75th overall with a time of 21:15.5.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ponytail moving: Guilderland’s Lily Hubbard looks down to make sure she’s putting her feet securely on the ground as she completes the course. Hubbard finished 26th and 108th overall with a time of 21:56.8.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
A sea of red: All members of the varsity and junior varsity break from the starting line in the boys two race. Both varsity and junior varsity won the title.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Working together: Guilderland’s Aakash Iyer (440) and Will Smitas (454) both start their decline on the opening hill of the race. Iyer finished in 3rd and 9th overall with a time of 16:41.7 and Smitas finished 2nd and 8th overall with a time of 16:41.3.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leading the small pack: Guilderland’s Joe Kosier looks down the hill as he leads two runners. Kosier finished in 8th and 59th overall with a time of 17:44.1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Just follow me: Guilderland’s Alex Goldman (438) and Liam Melchoir (448) draft off one another as they both head down the hill. Goldman finished in 11th and 80th overall with a time of 18:10.2 and Melchoir finished in 13th and 86th overall with a time of 18:15.9.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hair flying: Guilderland’s Noah Webster looks down the hill to see ahead what’s ahead of him. Webster finished in 19th with 134th overall with a time of 18:48.4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling to the end: Guilderland’s Noah Johnson starts to complete the last turn as West Genesee’s Michael Gomes looks to get around Johnson. Johnson finished in 7th and 51st overall with a time of 17:35.0.