Ryan Sykes, Adrianna Pettinelli win Eastern States titles at Manhattan invite

At the Manhattan University Cross-Country Invitational on October 10, Ryan Sykes and Adrianna Pettinelli secured victories in their respective Eastern States races. Sykes, representing Greeley, clocked a time of 12:04.3, finishing nearly nine seconds ahead of his nearest competitor. Pettinelli of Scarsdale won her race in 14:25.4, a significant improvement from her previous year's performance. Both athletes received medals and carrot cakes for their achievements. The event showcased the strength of Section 1 cross-country runners, with North Rockland winning the boys varsity A team championship despite losing key runners from the previous season. Sykes, now injury-free, displayed a renewed confidence while Pettinelli effectively led her race from the start.

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