Norwich’s Shakira Alexander makes the podium with a fifth place finish in Shot Put at States (Photo by NYSPHSAA)

CICERO – Over the weekend, local Chenango County athletes competed at the NYSPHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championships held at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Athletes from Norwich, Sherburne-Earlville, and Unadilla Valley represented the local area and were placed with other small local schools in section D2.

From Norwich, Senior Shakira Alexander placed fifth in the shot put event with a throw of 35-00.25. Seniors Makaio Sutton and Nolan Reid along with Zander and Caden Sutton participated in the 4x800 relay where they came in 25th place with a time of 8:44.18.

Junior Lily Stoddard was the lone tracklete for Sherburne-Earlville. She earned 15th place in the discus event with a throw of 92-10.

Unadilla Valley’s Jaiden Schrag achieved seventh place in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.32 seconds. Coach Steve Pelosi was impressed with Jaiden’s performance.

“Jaiden had a great season that culminated with making her first State Championship meet. She worked hard on her hurdle form, speed and technique as the season progressed,” he said. “Jaiden improved her 100 hurdles time by around three seconds from the beginning of the season to the end. All of the UV-GMU coaching staff is extremely proud of her and all of the team.”

Congratulations to all athletes who participated at states and good luck to all the seniors.