Ryan Udvadia has spent much of his running career at the front of the pack, but sometimes it’s wise, even for a top runner like Udvadia, to follow someone else. READ
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For the third time in four years, former Shoreham-Wading River standout distance runner Ryan Udvadia emerged on top at the annual SWR July 4 5K Monday morning. READ
Shoreham-Wading River graduate Ryan Udvadia (’14) won the annual July 4 5K race Saturday morning. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)
Longtime Shoreham-Wading River track coach Bob Szymanski stood alongside three of his most successful runners Saturday morning. The trio — John Lee, Ryan Udvadia and Matt Gladysz — had just crossed the finish line of the annual SWR July 4 5K in Shoreham when Szymanski pointed out an interesting tidbit.
Standing together, the three friends represented the last five county champions in varsity cross country. (more…)
Shoreham-Wading River senior Ryan Udvadia ran a personal best time in the 1,600 Saturday in Syracuse. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister)
NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The greatest challenge in running two distance events at a meet the caliber of the New York State Championships is always the second event.
About 17 hours after running the 3,200, Shoreham-Wading River senior Ryan Udvadia returned to the track Saturday morning at Cicero-North Syracuse High School for the 1,600, an event jam-packed with talented runners. (more…)
Riverhead senior Charles Villa clears 14 feet 6 inches in the pole vault Friday at the state championships in Syracuse. (Credit: Hal Henty)
NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Charles Villa first began pole vaulting in the spring three years ago as a freshman for Riverhead. Even in a sport that, by its nature, is difficult to begin as a youth, it was still a later start than for many of the top pole vaulters.
“Ever since then I loved it,” Villa said of his introduction to the sport. “I had so much fun.”
On Friday, Villa pole vaulted for the final time representing the Blue Waves. And with it, for now, came the end of an era. For the past several years, the Blue Waves have been flush with talented pole vaulters, from last year’s graduates Jonah Spaeth and Dan Normoyle, to Villa this year. (more…)
Shoreham-Wading River’s Ryan Udvadia passed the Northport brothers Tim and Jack McGowan with about 450 meters to go before coming in first place in the 3,200 meters. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)
SECTION XI INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS/STATE QUALIFIER
One of Ryan Udvadia’s biggest fans is none other than his coach, Bob Szymanski. Szymanski believes in Udvadia, and not only speaks highly of the Shoreham-Wading River High School senior, but puts his money where his mouth is.
Before the 3,200-meter race in the Section XI individual boys track and field championships/state qualifier on Friday, another coach wagered one dollar that Udvadia would not finish in first place. Szymanski accepted the bet. (more…)
Riverhead senior Davion Porter (left) and Marcus Moore both jumped personal bests in the triple jump at Tuesday’s Division II Championship. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)
SECTION XI DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Davion Porter is the relative newcomer to the triple jump. Marcus Moore is the veteran.
Porter is quick to remind his Riverhead teammate of that fact.
“I talk a lot of smack,” said Porter, a senior. “This is my first year doing this. First season ever tripling. And [Moore’s] been doing this since middle school.” (more…)
Bryce Casey raced to victory in the 200 meters in 23.3 seconds as undefeated Shoreham-Wading River captured the League VII championship outright. (Credit: Robert O’Rourk)
WILDCATS 76, PHANTOMS 65
Like a giant orange shot put, the sun burned through the white clouds and smiled down on the Shoreham-Wading River High School track. For the Shoreham boys track and field team, there was a lot more than just sunshine to smile about, though. (more…)