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Racing through the Cold: Chaminade Track and Field Competes at the Suffolk Officials Meet

By Dean Vayias ’18

(l.-r.) Chris Convey ’18, Eddie Duncklee ’18, and Nick DeMeo ’19 await the beginning of the race to burst into action.
(l.-r.) Chris Convey ’18, Eddie Duncklee ’18, and Nick DeMeo ’19 await the beginning of the race to burst into action.

Cold weather does not make for an easy track meet, but the Flyers were up for the challenge.  On Saturday, April 9, Chaminade’s track and field team traveled to Mt. Sinai High School to compete with many tough opponents at the annual Suffolk Officials Meet.

The Flyers were determined to get off on the right foot Saturday morning, and they had some great performances in several events.  Notable performers include Tochukwu Okonkwo ’17, who placed 9th in the 100-meter dash Open Final; James Moran ’18, who placed 7th in the 800-meter Run Finals; and Cameron Sherry ’17, who placed 7th in the 800-meter Run Open Finals.

The three Chaminade racers fight to advance in the pack while running around a bend.
The three Chaminade racers fight to advance in the pack while running around a bend.

In addition to these impressive performances, many other Flyers followed suit and achieved top-10 finishes.  Quality performances were delivered by Matthew Eaton ’18, who finished in 6th place in the 1,600-meter Run Finals; John Rogers ’16, who placed 6th in the 1,600-meter Run Open Finals; Patrick Simons ’16, who placed a fantastic 3rd in the Pole Vault Open Finals; and Emilio Miret ’16, who placed 9th in the Shot Put Open Finals.

Two Flyers maintain a presence in the main pack of runners in the midst of a competitive race.
Two Flyers maintain a presence in the main pack of runners in the midst of a competitive race.

The Flyers have achieved success, but the team knows that they have plenty of time to continue to improve.  As Patrick Conklin ’18 noted, “We are always looking to improve as a team and to prepare ourselves for more races to come.”