Cobleskill-Richmondville Sweeps Tri-Meet Against Schoharie, Mekeel

COBLESKILL —  Cobleskill-Richmondville High School's track and field teams secured victories against both Schoharie and Mekeel Christian Academy in a tri-meet Tuesday.

In the girls' competition, Cobleskill-Richmondville defeated Schoharie 105-27 and Mekeel 89-11. Schoharie earned a win against Mekeel, 53-32.

The Cobleskill-Richmondville boys also dominated, beating Schoharie 110-27 and Mekeel 119-14. Schoharie topped Mekeel 68-41.

Several athletes turned in strong performances for the victorious Bulldogs.

For the C-R girls, Higley captured wins in the 1500-meter run (5:40) and the 800-meter run (2:52). Teammate Mentiply won the 3000-meter run (13:30), while Bohringer swept the throwing events, winning the shot put (31 feet, 1 inch) and the discus (96 feet, 5 inches). Miller added a win in the pole vault (6 feet), and McCann took the high jump (5 feet). The 4x800 relay team also placed first.   

Schoharie highlights included Dietz winning the 100-meter hurdles (19.2 seconds), Spencer taking the 100-meter dash (13.5 seconds), and Kenny winning the 400-meter dash (1:11.0).   

On the boys' side for Cobleskill-Richmondville, A. Hughes won the 1500 meters (5:06.2) and Paliwoda 800 meters (2:24). Hantho swept the hurdles, winning the 110-meter hurdles (17.2 seconds) and the. Hantho was a double winner in the 100 meters (11.5 seconds) and the 3000 meters (10:52). Other C-R winners included Esposito in the 400 meters (58.2 seconds), Walrath in the discus (142 feet, 6 inches), Roennpagel in the pole vault (9 feet), Kenny in the triple jump (41 feet, 6 inches), Wade in the shot put (46 feet), and Maillard in the high jump (5 feet, 4 inches). The C-R 4x800 and 4x400 relay teams also finished first.   

Schoharie’s Esposito notched the 400-meter hurdles (1:09.7).