Donna on the Side - Bishop Loughlin Games - DyeStat high school track and field and cross country

the fans, athletes, family, and coaches on the sidelines

by Donna Dye

The 49th Bishop Loughlin Games were held in the New York Armory with 230 schools and 5,500 athletes. It is a meet with a long history that many come to celebrate.

Lining Up For The Relays

Louise Clarke sings the National Anthem

James Carter and Nike sports marketing manager Josh Rowe toss out water bottles.

Shana Cox-NY getting congratulations from C. Virginia Fields, President Manhattan Borough, US Congressman Charles B. Rangle (NY 15th District) and Councilman, Robert Jackson from Washington Heights NY. Shana set a new US record in the 300.

Heather Iatauro-NY with her family: Mom, Missy, Brother, Joe; Heather; and Dad, Joe. The 3200 winner gets her running legs from running the hills home in the
New York Catskills.

Bronxville-NY : 1st in the 4x800 (from let) Caroline Mullen, Dana Mitchell, Liz Bergold and Catha Mullen.

Penn-PA 4x200 took 1st place: (from left) Shantia Byrd, Juanita Broaddus, Kneshia Sheard and Christina Smith.

Karen and Kerry-Ann Robinson-Twin sisters. Karen took first in both 55 dash and long jump. Kerry-Ann was 3rd in triple jump.	C. Virginia Fields with James Carter-Ms. Fields, President of the Manhattan Borough, is a major supporter of the Armory. The new Amorytron screen system is dedicated to her in recognition of all of her support and friendship to the Armory and track and field. James is a 400 meter hurdler and professional athlete. He has competed in many professional meets including the Olympics.

From Molloy-NY: Diana Oerzen and Lauren Diffendale	Lauren Cervino-NJ and Collette De Benedetto-NJ Lauren runs the 55 dash and Collette does long and triple jump.

High Jumpers: Alison Warren-NY and Caitlyn Kjolhede. Alison was 2nd and Caitlyn was 3rd.	Lauren Biscardi-NY a sophomore won the high jump at 5-6.

Servinhoka New Hyde Park-NY runners	Lindsey Rosales-NY and Coach Hugh Caruthers. Lindsey won the pole vault at 11-6.

Gavin McMahon-NY Gavin won the pole vault at 14-6.	Richard McIntosh-NY Shot Putter at Transit Tech