Kelly Hayes set a new course record with a time of 18:26 despite the wet conditions to lead Pearl River to victories over Nanuet and Clarkstown South in a three-team girls cross country meet Tuesday at Pearl River Middle School.
The Pirates placed four runners in the top seven to help them edge Nanuet, 26-29. They defeated Clarkstown South, 16-47.
"They rose to the occasion," Pearl River Head Coach Dan Doherty said. "Laura Cooper ran a fantastic race, she was our second girl. Kelly Hayes won the race in a new course record, so that was nice. After that, our next couple of girls are all brand new to cross country, and this is the first time they've been in a big race like that and they came through."
The victories helped Pearl River keep up a dual meet winning streak that goes back to 1990.
Nanuet's Megan Young finished second overall in 19:11. The Golden Knights defeated Clarkstown South, 16-42.
Sam Rokicsak was the top finisher for Clarkstown South at ninth overall in a time of 20:15.
Girls Cross Country
at Pearl River Middle School (5,000 meters)
Pearl River 26, Nanuet 29
Pearl River 16, Clarkstown South 47
Nanuet 16, Clarkstown South 42
Individual results
- Kelly Hayes. PR. 18:26
- Megan Young Nan. 19;11
- Laura Cooper. PR. 19:20
- Brooke Madry. Nan. 19:23
- Catherine Rayward. PR 19:23
- MaryKate O'Meara. Nan. 19:32
- Kaitlyn Harding. PR. 19:35
- Lauren Fernandez. Nan. 19:41
- Sam Rokicsak. CS. 20:15
- Ellie Collinson. Nan. 20:18
- Emma Haley. PR. 20:21
- Ailish Durcan PR. 20:22
- Kaitlin O'Riordan. PR 20:34
- Claire Brennan PR. 20:41
- Cara SantaTeresa. CS. 20:48
- Kristen Carbone Nan 20:48
- Brianne Garvey PR 21:01
- Kelly Longarino CS. 21:08
- Kristen McAdams PR. 21:15
- Jesse McCarthy. PR 21:20
Team Records
- Pearl River 4-0
- Nanuet 3-3
- Clarkstown South 2-4
