Perseverance From Royals Cross Country Team

Press release from the Port Jefferson School District:

Nov. 21, 2022

The Port Jefferson varsity boys cross-country team competed in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championship on Nov. 12 in Verona. The team of runners pushed through the muddy and windy conditions to take home third place among All-State Class D schools. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School High School senior Brendan Capodanno set the pace for the Royals, finishing 17th overall, followed by sophomore Colin Veit, who finished 20th. Brendan and Colin received All-State honors for their top 20 finishes.

“It is a great group of young men,” Athletic Director Adam Sherrard said. “They have a great team chemistry that enables them to joke around and keep each other loose but also help push one another to perform at their best. I am very proud of their performance and perseverance throughout the season.”

The school district congratulates Brendan, Colin and teammates senior Teppei Fukuto, junior Andrew Schretzmayer, sophomore Ryan Sommerstad, junior Carman Stanton and eighth grader Blake Weaver.

This press release was produced by the Port Jefferson School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.