Lindenhurst's Barthelmes Leads the Pack in Track

One student and track star is having a very good year, breaking another school record.

According to Steve Gosline, head coach of the LHS Varsity Girls Track team, Junior recently ran at the New York State Outdoor Track Championships in Syracuse, taking 11th place in the 400-meter race.

She also won the County Championships this past February at Suffolk Community College, becoming the Suffolk County Champion in Winter Track for the 2011 season, according to Gosline.

There, the coach noted, she ran the 300 meter in 41.98 seconds.

"And last week she took second, running a best time of 56.6 seconds. This was a school record," Gosline said.

In addition, Barthelmes currently holds four school records, and has qualified for the NYS Track Championships for three consecutive seasons.

"I'm so proud of Alyssa. She's accomplished so much, and yet will go even further. I've never coached a smarter or stronger, more gifted runner," said Gosline.

"It's so exciting competing with the best in the state. I always want to push myself to do my best," Barthelmes said about her track accomplishments and career.

Information and photo supplied by Steve Gosline.