Both Rams’ Track Squads See Multiple Victories at Recent Meet; Tennis Teams Keep Winning
Boys’ Outdoor Track
The Old Saybrook boys’ outdoor track team competed against Shoreline Conference foes Creed and Haddam-Killingworth at H-K High School on April 18. Old Saybrook beat H-K 85-65 and defeated Creed 105-39 at the meet.
James Vukovinsky won the 110-meter high hurdles with a time of 17.20 seconds and was also first for the 300 intermediate hurdles at 46.30. Freshman Luke Hanratty triumphed in the 800-meter run (2:09.50), while senior Dan Baldi earned first in the 1,600 (4:52.90). In the 3,200, sophomore Shane Henderson blew away the competition by running 10:01.80, which was 27 seconds faster than the runner-up. Senior Austin Reynolds garnered first-place honors in the triple jump with a leap of 38 feet-3 inches. The Rams’ quartet of Jalen Johnson, Carlos Chacon, Austin Reynolds, and John Gableman earned first in the 4x100 relay with a time of 46.20; the 4x800 of Henderson, Eric Sultini, Xavier Rios, and Joshua Change triumphed in 8:33.10; and the 4x400 of Sultini, Reynolds, Xavier Rios, Hanratty won with their time of 3:44.70.
Girls’ Outdoor Track
The Rams were at Haddam-Killingworth High School for a tri-match against the host Cougars and Creed on April 18.
Sophomore Isabella Donahue earned first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.0 seconds. In the 400-meter dash, senior Devyn King placed first behind a time of 1:01.08, Tyra Finkeldey took first in the 300 hurdles with a time of 51.40 and freshman Grace Hanratty placed first for the 800 with a time of 2:32. Junior Alyssa Layte earned first place in both the shot put (28-feet 5.5-inches) and the discus (82-2.5). In the javelin, junior Annea Thaci won first with a distance of 83-4.5 and she also prevailed in the triple jump at 33-4.75. In the pole vault, Finkeldey claimed first by clearing 9 feet. Sophomore Rachel Vigorita grabbed first in the high jump with a height of 4-10.
Girls’ Tennis
Old Saybrook played two matches last week and collected a pair of wins to put its record at 6-1. In their first matchup, the Rams defeated Old Lyme on the road, 4-3, on April 17. Old Saybrook was back at home against North Branford on April 19 and posted a 7-0 shutout on April 19.
Boys’ Tennis
The Rams had two contests last week and them both to move to 6-1 for the year. Old Saybrook’s first contest was at home against Old Lyme and the Rams beat the Wildcats 5-2 on April 17. On April 19, the Rams hosted North Branford and won 6-1.
Baseball
Old Saybrook split two games last week to stand with a record of 4-4 this spring.
In their first game, the Rams traveled to Moodus to battle Hale-Ray and won 5-3 on April 17. The Rams trailed 3-1 before drawing even with single runs in the fourth and fifth innings, after which they went up 5-3 with two runs in the sixth. Sophomore Dan Cote was winning pitcher, while freshman Jack Colella earned the save.
On April 22, Old Saybrook took a 10-0 home loss to Morgan.
Softball
Old Saybrook took three recent defeats and is now 1-7 on the season.
In their first game, the Rams faced Sheehan at home and lost 13-2 on April 15. Two days later, Old Saybrook traveled to Hale-Ray and lost a close game, 7-5. It was a back-and-forth duel that was tied at 5 after Old Saybrook plated a run in the top of the sixth inning, but Hale-Ray came back with two runs in the bottom half to get the victory.
Later in the week, Old Saybrook took a 14-0 loss at Coginchaug on April 19.
Girls’ Lacrosse
The Rams improved to 4-3 after winning two of last week’s matchups. Old Saybrook defeated Valley Regional 23-8 at home on April 18, posted a 15-13 victory at Haddam-Killingworth two days later, and took a 19-9 loss at Lauralton Hall on April 11.
Boys’ Lacrosse
Old Saybrook lost two contests last week and is now 1-5 this year. First, the Rams went to Valley Regional and lost 12-5 on April 18. Two days later, they were back home to face Haddam-Killingworth and took a 13-6 defeat.