October 31, 2008

North Girls Beat Brookline, Win Carey Title


Becca Park leads the chase pack at Larz Anderson Thursday

For all the ups, downs, and bumps in the road the team has suffered this season, The Newton North girls are still a formidable team that can rise to the challenge against a tough course and tough opponent. The 8-2 Tigers faced the 7-3 Warriors at mountainous Larz Anderson Park with the Carey Division title on the line, and came away with a 25-31 win.

Brookline's Leah Gellineau won, but Carolyn Ranti (18:48) and Becca Park (19:10) took 2nd and 3rd to even things up. Nora Barnicle ran another strong race to place 5th in 19:34, with Susannah Gleason just behind in 19:37.

But one of the most encouraging signs for the Tigers was having seniors Adina Hemley-Bronstein (9th, 20:22) and Franca Godenzi (10th, 20:24) finish well, as both placed in front of Brookline's 5th runner.

The Tigers end the season as Carey Division Champs with a final record of 9-2.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

has carolyn ranti been hurt or something? she doesn't to be in her top form.