2005 BOYS track and field
Bryan McClary
Union Springs Jr. 100m
star stat: 11.1
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Chris Hilliard
Southern Cayuga Jr. 400h
STAR STAT: 57.8
Star Quality: Strength.
Coach's Quote: "The strength he developed with the relay team really helped him to get better in the 400," said Southern Cayuga coach Bill Mularney.
Paul Barbaglia
J.-Elbridge Sr. 3000 Steeplechase
STAR STAT: 10:51.64
Star Quality: Placed first at the Canastota Relays, first at the Cayuga County Championships and fourth at the Section III qualifier in Division II.
Coach's Quote: "Paul is a hard worker, a team leader and has dedicated the last four years of his life running," Jordan-Elbridge coach Todd Wolfanger said.
Steve Corsello
Skaneateles Sr. 800m
STAR STAT: 1:54.16
Star Quality: Section III Champion, OHSL Champion
Coach's Quote: "The basis for Steve's success in the 800 and mile was the speed endurance that the 400 gave him," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "It's the core of his training and the centerpiece of his racing."
Alex Kelsen
Skaneateles Sr. Discus
STAR STAT: 123-8.75
Star Quality: League champion, fourth all-time on the Laker leaderboard.
Coach's Quote: "Alex's real strengths weren't revealed until the final two weeks of his career when we discovered he was a natural pentathlete who could run the 1500 in 4:45," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said.
Chris Mason
Auburn So. 3200m
STAR STAT: 9:56.7
Star Quality: Placed fifth in sectionals.
Coach's Quote: "Chris never gives up, he will be scary to watch run," Auburn coach Bill Allan said.
Chris Hilliard
Southern Cayuga Jr. 110h
STAR STAT: 15.5
Star Quality: Competitiveness.
Coach's Quote: "Chris was stronger when he got to race against people," said Southern Cayuga coach Bill Mularney. "The faster the person he raced, the faster he raced. He just loves to compete."
Bryan McClary
Union Springs Jr. 200m
STAR STAT: 23.4
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Steve Corsello
Skaneateles Sr. 400m
STAR STAT: 51.5
Star Quality: Section III Champion, OHSL Champion and school record.
Coach's Quote: "His whole goal this year was to win a state title and came up just inches short. He had the (Steve) Prefontaine look. Time mattered," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "It's what drove him."
Josh Galletta
Weedsport Jr. Long Jump
STAR STAT: 20-4
Star Quality: Undefeated until state qualifier.
Coach's Quote: "Josh helps out with everyone on the team," said Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel. "If every team had a kid like him it would make all our jobs a lot easier."
Nick Van Wie
Weedsport So. Triple Jump
STAR STAT: 43-9.5
Star Quality: Won the state qualifier and is regarded as second best triple jumper in school history.
Coach's Quote: "Nick is outstanding," Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel said. "He took the triple jump and went with it. He has a great personality and works very hard in practice. I can see him taking this triple jump into college and succeeding."
Bryan McClary
Union Springs Jr. High Jump
STAR STAT: 6-4
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Tyler Nichols
Skaneateles Sr. Pole Vault
STAR STAT: 13-0
Star Quality: League Champion and Section III Champion
Coach's Quote: "Tyler worked on his vaulting as hard during the season as humanly possible," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "His best moments came during practice but his future at Binghamton University is bright for the vault."
Bobby Sovocool
Moravia Jr. Shot Put
STAR STAT: 42-8
Star Quality: Sovocool is built for the shot put - big and strong.
Coach's Quote: "Bobby has only scratched the surface of his ability," said Moravia coach Jan Hunsinger. "If he really pushes himself and works hard, there is no telling how far he can throw."
Steve Corsello
Skaneateles Sr. 1600m
STAR STAT: 4:24.96
Star Quality: 1600 is not even Corsello's best event but he got the nod at Section III tournament.
Coach's Quote: "Steve ran the mile five times, with the goal of only achieving a good time. The rest of the time it was for boosting the teams points," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said.
Chris Hilliard
Southern Cayuga Jr. Pentathlon
STAR STAT: 3149 points
Star Quality: Hilliard has great instincts which he puts to full use when he is competing.
Coach's Quote: "Chris is one of the best all-around athletes I have ever come across. He is hard to beat in a multi-event competition because he doesn't have any weak areas. He is consistently strong in many events."
Mike Howell, Cheol Kessler, Bryan McClary, Dan Purdy
Union Springs 4x100 relay
STAR STAT: 45.6
Star Quality: Execution of skills.
Coach's Quote: "This relay team was able to run at their highest level through hard work and persistent practice," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Ben Mitchell, Dan Kelly, Sean Nicholson and Steve Corsello
Skaneateles 4x400 relay
STAR STAT: 3:34.4
Star Quality: League champs.
Coach's Quote: "Talented group that gives their absolute best when the hunt for victory is on the line," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "When they line up, we're all confident of victory; nothing else is expected."
Pat McGarr, Chris Hilliard, Dave Gannon, Nick Zabriske
Southern Cayuga 4x800 relay
STAR STAT: 8:22.4
Star Quality: Perseverance.
Coach's Quote: "These guys worked long and hard and kept after it despite several disappointments," Chiefs' coach Bill Mularney said. "It was great to see their tenacity rewarded when they earned their trip to the state meet. They went about things the right way and stuck to their guns."
Name: Josh Galletta
School: Weedsport
Year: Junior
Event: Long Jump
STAR STAT: 20-4
Star Quality: Undefeated until state qualifier meet.
Coaches Quote: "Josh helps out with everyone on the team," said Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel. "If every team had a kid like him it would make all our jobs a lot easier."
Name: Nick Van Wie
School: Weedsport
Year: Sophomore
Event: Triple Jump
STAR STAT: 43-9.5
Star Quality: Won the state qualifier and is regarded as second best triple jumper in school history
Coaches Quote: "Nick is outstanding," Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel said. "He took the triple jump and went with it. He has a great personality and works very hard in practice. I can see him taking this triple jump into college and succeeding."
Name: Bryan McClary
School: Union Springs
Year: Junior
Event: High Jump
STAR STAT: 6-4
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Name: Tyler Nichols
School: Skaneateles
Year: Senior
Event: Pole Vault
STAR STAT: 13-0
Star Quality: League Champion and Section III Champion
Coaches Quote: "Tyler worked on his vaulting as hard during the season as humanly possible," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "His best moments came during practice but his future at Binghamton University is bright for the vault."
Name: Bobby Sovocool
School: Moravia
Year: Junior
Event: Shot Put
STAR STAT: 42-8
Star Quality: Sovocool is built for the shot put - big and strong.
Coaches Quote: "Bobby has only scratched the surface of his ability," said Moravia coach Jan Hunsinger. "If he really pushes himself and works hard, there is no telling how far he can throw."
Name: Alex Kelsen
School: Skaneateles
Year: Senior
Event: Discus
STAR STAT: 123-8.75
Star Quality: League champion, fourth all-time on the Laker leaderboard.
Coaches Quote: "Alex's real strengths weren't revealed until the final two weeks of his career when we discovered he was a natural pentathlete who could run the 1500 in 4:45, he's a stud," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said.
Name: Chris Hilliard
School: Southern Cayuga
Year: Junior
Event: Pentathlon
STAR STAT: 3149 points
Star Quality: Hilliard has great instincts which he puts to full use when he is competing.
Coaches Quote: "Chris is one of the best all-around athletes I have ever come across. He is hard to beat in a multi-event competition because he doesn't have any weak areas. He is consistently strong in many events."
Union Springs Jr. 100m
star stat: 11.1
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Chris Hilliard
Southern Cayuga Jr. 400h
STAR STAT: 57.8
Star Quality: Strength.
Coach's Quote: "The strength he developed with the relay team really helped him to get better in the 400," said Southern Cayuga coach Bill Mularney.
Paul Barbaglia
J.-Elbridge Sr. 3000 Steeplechase
STAR STAT: 10:51.64
Star Quality: Placed first at the Canastota Relays, first at the Cayuga County Championships and fourth at the Section III qualifier in Division II.
Coach's Quote: "Paul is a hard worker, a team leader and has dedicated the last four years of his life running," Jordan-Elbridge coach Todd Wolfanger said.
Steve Corsello
Skaneateles Sr. 800m
STAR STAT: 1:54.16
Star Quality: Section III Champion, OHSL Champion
Coach's Quote: "The basis for Steve's success in the 800 and mile was the speed endurance that the 400 gave him," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "It's the core of his training and the centerpiece of his racing."
Alex Kelsen
Skaneateles Sr. Discus
STAR STAT: 123-8.75
Star Quality: League champion, fourth all-time on the Laker leaderboard.
Coach's Quote: "Alex's real strengths weren't revealed until the final two weeks of his career when we discovered he was a natural pentathlete who could run the 1500 in 4:45," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said.
Chris Mason
Auburn So. 3200m
STAR STAT: 9:56.7
Star Quality: Placed fifth in sectionals.
Coach's Quote: "Chris never gives up, he will be scary to watch run," Auburn coach Bill Allan said.
Chris Hilliard
Southern Cayuga Jr. 110h
STAR STAT: 15.5
Star Quality: Competitiveness.
Coach's Quote: "Chris was stronger when he got to race against people," said Southern Cayuga coach Bill Mularney. "The faster the person he raced, the faster he raced. He just loves to compete."
Bryan McClary
Union Springs Jr. 200m
STAR STAT: 23.4
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Steve Corsello
Skaneateles Sr. 400m
STAR STAT: 51.5
Star Quality: Section III Champion, OHSL Champion and school record.
Coach's Quote: "His whole goal this year was to win a state title and came up just inches short. He had the (Steve) Prefontaine look. Time mattered," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "It's what drove him."
Josh Galletta
Weedsport Jr. Long Jump
STAR STAT: 20-4
Star Quality: Undefeated until state qualifier.
Coach's Quote: "Josh helps out with everyone on the team," said Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel. "If every team had a kid like him it would make all our jobs a lot easier."
Nick Van Wie
Weedsport So. Triple Jump
STAR STAT: 43-9.5
Star Quality: Won the state qualifier and is regarded as second best triple jumper in school history.
Coach's Quote: "Nick is outstanding," Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel said. "He took the triple jump and went with it. He has a great personality and works very hard in practice. I can see him taking this triple jump into college and succeeding."
Bryan McClary
Union Springs Jr. High Jump
STAR STAT: 6-4
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Tyler Nichols
Skaneateles Sr. Pole Vault
STAR STAT: 13-0
Star Quality: League Champion and Section III Champion
Coach's Quote: "Tyler worked on his vaulting as hard during the season as humanly possible," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "His best moments came during practice but his future at Binghamton University is bright for the vault."
Bobby Sovocool
Moravia Jr. Shot Put
STAR STAT: 42-8
Star Quality: Sovocool is built for the shot put - big and strong.
Coach's Quote: "Bobby has only scratched the surface of his ability," said Moravia coach Jan Hunsinger. "If he really pushes himself and works hard, there is no telling how far he can throw."
Steve Corsello
Skaneateles Sr. 1600m
STAR STAT: 4:24.96
Star Quality: 1600 is not even Corsello's best event but he got the nod at Section III tournament.
Coach's Quote: "Steve ran the mile five times, with the goal of only achieving a good time. The rest of the time it was for boosting the teams points," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said.
Chris Hilliard
Southern Cayuga Jr. Pentathlon
STAR STAT: 3149 points
Star Quality: Hilliard has great instincts which he puts to full use when he is competing.
Coach's Quote: "Chris is one of the best all-around athletes I have ever come across. He is hard to beat in a multi-event competition because he doesn't have any weak areas. He is consistently strong in many events."
Mike Howell, Cheol Kessler, Bryan McClary, Dan Purdy
Union Springs 4x100 relay
STAR STAT: 45.6
Star Quality: Execution of skills.
Coach's Quote: "This relay team was able to run at their highest level through hard work and persistent practice," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Ben Mitchell, Dan Kelly, Sean Nicholson and Steve Corsello
Skaneateles 4x400 relay
STAR STAT: 3:34.4
Star Quality: League champs.
Coach's Quote: "Talented group that gives their absolute best when the hunt for victory is on the line," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "When they line up, we're all confident of victory; nothing else is expected."
Pat McGarr, Chris Hilliard, Dave Gannon, Nick Zabriske
Southern Cayuga 4x800 relay
STAR STAT: 8:22.4
Star Quality: Perseverance.
Coach's Quote: "These guys worked long and hard and kept after it despite several disappointments," Chiefs' coach Bill Mularney said. "It was great to see their tenacity rewarded when they earned their trip to the state meet. They went about things the right way and stuck to their guns."
Name: Josh Galletta
School: Weedsport
Year: Junior
Event: Long Jump
STAR STAT: 20-4
Star Quality: Undefeated until state qualifier meet.
Coaches Quote: "Josh helps out with everyone on the team," said Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel. "If every team had a kid like him it would make all our jobs a lot easier."
Name: Nick Van Wie
School: Weedsport
Year: Sophomore
Event: Triple Jump
STAR STAT: 43-9.5
Star Quality: Won the state qualifier and is regarded as second best triple jumper in school history
Coaches Quote: "Nick is outstanding," Weedsport coach Tom Kunkel said. "He took the triple jump and went with it. He has a great personality and works very hard in practice. I can see him taking this triple jump into college and succeeding."
Name: Bryan McClary
School: Union Springs
Year: Junior
Event: High Jump
STAR STAT: 6-4
Star Quality: Natural athletic ability.
Coach's Quote: "Bryan is extremely athletic and showed dramatic improvement from meet to meet in only his first year on the track team," said Union Springs coach Tim Darnell.
Name: Tyler Nichols
School: Skaneateles
Year: Senior
Event: Pole Vault
STAR STAT: 13-0
Star Quality: League Champion and Section III Champion
Coaches Quote: "Tyler worked on his vaulting as hard during the season as humanly possible," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said. "His best moments came during practice but his future at Binghamton University is bright for the vault."
Name: Bobby Sovocool
School: Moravia
Year: Junior
Event: Shot Put
STAR STAT: 42-8
Star Quality: Sovocool is built for the shot put - big and strong.
Coaches Quote: "Bobby has only scratched the surface of his ability," said Moravia coach Jan Hunsinger. "If he really pushes himself and works hard, there is no telling how far he can throw."
Name: Alex Kelsen
School: Skaneateles
Year: Senior
Event: Discus
STAR STAT: 123-8.75
Star Quality: League champion, fourth all-time on the Laker leaderboard.
Coaches Quote: "Alex's real strengths weren't revealed until the final two weeks of his career when we discovered he was a natural pentathlete who could run the 1500 in 4:45, he's a stud," Skaneateles coach Jack Reed said.
Name: Chris Hilliard
School: Southern Cayuga
Year: Junior
Event: Pentathlon
STAR STAT: 3149 points
Star Quality: Hilliard has great instincts which he puts to full use when he is competing.
Coaches Quote: "Chris is one of the best all-around athletes I have ever come across. He is hard to beat in a multi-event competition because he doesn't have any weak areas. He is consistently strong in many events."
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