Gateway’s Ashley Youst crosses the finish line during yesterday’s cross country match against Saint Mary and Franklin Tech at Stanley Park. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
WESTFIELD – The Gateway Regional girls’ cross country team may have had to contend with two opposing teams Tuesday, but the results were doubly impressive for the Gators.
Gateway defeated St. Mary, 46-17, and Franklin Tech, 21-40, to sweep a girls’ cross country meet at Stanley Park. The Saints fell to Franklin 36-40.
Gateway’s Ashley Yost won the race in 24:04.77, followed by teammate Fay Grzybowski at 24:06.77. Gators’ Shyanne Jones was fifth (27:36.36).
Gateway swept the 7-10 spots, thanks to Jessica Thomas (29:50.39), Ryley Carleton (30:18.69), Gabi Ramirez (31:52.10), and Jeri Griffin (32:00.88).
BOYS’ RESULTS
Gateway 18, St. Mary 45; Franklin Tech 24, Gateway 32; Franklin Tech 18, St. Mary 45
It was more of a mixed bag for the Gateway boys’ cross country team as Franklin Tech managed to claim the second and third spots.
Gators’ Kyle Bessette won the race in 18:19, followed by teammate David Britland in fourth (19:36).
St. Mary’s James Marasi finished fifth overall in 19:59.
Tyler Hecter (22:09) and Michael Scuderi (24:17) placed eighth and 10th overall, respectively, for Gateway.
Hurricanes prove troublesome
GIRLS’ CROSS CROSS COUNTRY
Amherst 15, Westfield 53
While the weather was favorable, the hilly terrain slowed Westfield in its season opener in Amherst.
The Bombers’ top runners were freshman standout Sophie Gonbeck, Julie Guarente, Carley Censebella, Madi Eline, Hannah Giffune, Celina Billerbeck, and Sam Tuttle.
Westfield will attempt to turn things around next Tuesday at Ludlow.
