Shoreham-Wading River Girls Capture Class C Title and Advance to States

The Shoreham-Wading River girls cross country team is headed to the NYSPHSAA Class C State Championship after putting together a terrific performance at the state qualifier, earning a first-place team finish and securing seven spots at the state meet.

Leading the way for the Wildcats was senior Ellie Connell, who turned in an outstanding race to capture first place individually in the Class C competition. Connell's performance set the tone for a strong team showing as Shoreham-Wading River finished at the top of the standings and punched its ticket to the state championship.

The first-place team finish was especially rewarding because it means the Wildcats will bring a full group of seven runners to the state meet. Qualifying seven athletes gives the team an opportunity to compete together on one of the biggest stages of the season.

For Connell, the individual championship was another highlight in what has been an impressive senior campaign. Her first-place finish provided a major boost to the Wildcats and helped lead the way for a memorable day for the program.

The NYSPHSAA Class C State Championship will give Shoreham-Wading River the chance to test itself against the top teams from across New York. After earning the county's top qualifying spot and putting seven runners through, the Wildcats will head into the next challenge with plenty of momentum.

It was a complete team effort, highlighted by Connell's individual victory and a first-place finish that sends Shoreham-Wading River to states as one of the teams to watch.