Calhoun Track And Field Dominate Conference Meet

MERRICK, NY — On your mark. Get set. Go!

The Calhoun High School girls track and field team got to the finish line for their fourth straight conference title. They were expected to participate in the divisional championships Tuesday as they sought their fifth consecutive title, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District said in a statement.

The victory at the conference tournament level extended their winning streak to 64, the longest active streak for girls track and field on Long Island.

The team is led by co-captains, Faith Dwyer, a senior, and Julianna Razza, a junior. They ran the distance events, including the 1500m and 3000m.

"It really speaks to their character and commitment," Coach Joseph Migliano said in a statement. "They train hard all week then have to come run all these meters in a meet and win; then when the team needs, drop out of their comfort zone and run a sprint or two for us. Not many girls would do that for the team, but Julianna and Faith are true leaders and role models."

Freshman Yolina Bastien had strong showings in the 100m and 200m sprints. Sara Manson led Calhoun in the 100m/400m hurdles, triple jump and pole vault. She was also ranked in the top five for each event across Nassau County.

"Sara Manson is irreplaceable,” Migliano said. "There’s no better way to put it. Since she stepped onto the team as an eighth-grader her impact was felt immediately. She works hard day in and out and is a true role model for everyone on the team. She exemplifies what it means to be a multi-event athlete."