Beacon track remains undefeated; girls’ team wins 50th in a row
The Beacon Middle School track program hosted the first Cape Relays April 25, attracting Dover Central, Millsboro, Mariner and host Beacon to Cape High's Legends Staidum. The middle school athletes were introduced to some high school relays, such as the shuttle hurdles, sprint medley, distance medley and mile relay, to name a few. The Beacon team won both titles. On the girls’ side, Beacon scored 118 points, second was a tie between Mariner and Millsboro with 56 points and fourth was Dover Central with 46 points.
On the boys’ side, Beacon scored 116 points, second was Dover and Millsboro tied with 64, and fourth was Mariner with 52.
On April 28, the Beacon and Mariner teams went head-to-head in the district meet. The Beacon boys won 68-40 while the girls won 104-13. Winners for the boys were: Dominic Arsenis in the hurdles; Curtis Purnell in the 100 meters and 200 meters; Robert Marsh in the 1,600 meters and 800 meters; Dane Palmer in the 400 meters, long and triple jumps; and Ziyear Brittingham in the shot put. Dane Palmer jumped 19-feet-8-inches in the long jump to extend his school record and inch toward the 20-foot barrier.
Alia Marshall led the girls with a win in the long jump at 16-feet-4-inches and the 100 meters in a new school record time of 12.8. Sydney Hollinger captured the hurdles, while Olivia Brozefski won the 1,600 meters in 6:05 and the 800 meters in a personal best of 2:41. Sixth-grader Amaya Daisey won the 400 meters in 1:10, while Lakeysha Saintervil won the shot put. Mckenzie Parker won the discus, while Rose Minni ran away with the 200 meters and Marcella Sabbagh won the high jump and the triple jump in a new personal best over the 30-foot barrier.
Milton Mile
The fourth Milton Mile is just weeks away Friday, May 29, with races starting at 5:30 p.m. from The Water’s Edge on Union Street in Milton. This year there are five 1-mile races, beginning with the Wees & Wheels, which is parents and children in strollers and all sorts of wheels from bikes to roller blades to skateboards.
Race two will feature the Youth and Teens, while race three is the Open Mile for ages 20-39. The Men’s Masters and Senior Masters will kick off race four, while the final race will be the Women's Masters and Senior Masters.
Awards will be presented to the top three winners in age groups 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 & over.
Enjoy friends, family, food, fun, fellowship, games and prizes at the Milton Mile. Register today at www.seashorestriders.com.
Boston or Bust
Last weekend, it was the one and only Boston Marathon, which every runner tries to experience at least once. Several locals from the area took part, and here is a look at the local finishers. Rick Hundley, Bethany Beach, 3:15:53; Lance Skinner, Milford, 3:25:00; Doug Lynn, Rehoboth Beach, 3:32:57; Kim Klabe, Rehoboth Beach, 4:05:23; Kevin Smith, Lewes, 4:14:03. A big shout out to Striders summer racer Cindy Conant, who finished third in her age group in a time of 3:07:24. I do not remember anyone who I am that close to finishing in the top three in their age group at Boston. Congrats to all finishers in Beantown.
Upcoming races
Sunday, May 3 - 4th Daffodil Dash for Autism 10K/5K, Irish Eyes, Lewes, 8:30 a.m., races2run.com
Sunday, May 3 - 1st Coastal Marathon & Half Marathon, Dewey Beach, 7 a.m., codelrun.com
Saturday, May 9 - 7th Mother's Day 5K Remembrance Run, Irish Eyes, Lewes, 9 a.m., www.seashorestriders.com
Sunday, May 17 - 3rd Wild Goose Chase 5K Run, Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, 9:30 a.m., www.seashorestriders.com
