JFK Roving Reporter, Armory Track: Nine Kennedy Catholic Girls Medal; Cremin, Purdy, Asaro, & Kendzor Run 7th Fastest SMR - NYS (Class B)

Nine Kennedy Catholic Girls Medal; Cremin, Purdy, Asaro, & Kendzor Run the 7th Fastest SMR for NYS Class B Schools to Date / Capture Gold at the 38th Annual Croton Girls Relays

Jessica Kendzor ran a 2:18 800-meter anchor split against her friend, state qualifier, and roommate at states, senior Anne Fields, Irvington High School, to help the JFK relay team to a 1st place finish at the 38th Annual Croton Girls Relays. Newcomers to JFK’s relay, Tara Cremin ran the 1st leg (200 Meters) and Catherine Purdy ran the 2nd leg (200 Meters). Both ran PRs. JFK speedster Danielle Asaro sprinted 400 meters & placed the team within striking distance of winning the event. Jessica Kendzor sailed to the finish line. The girl’s 4 x 400 meters relay team consisting of Tara Cremin, Emily Thomas, Danielle Asaro, and Jessica Kendzor finished in 3rd place for bronze medals with a combined effort of 4:32.6. In the 4 x 100 meters relay, the JFK Catholic girls team (Cat Purdy, Shannon Spillane, Emily Thomas, and Jessica Kendzor) ran a combined 57.4 to medal and place 4th. Kerry Ford showed her versatility and team commitment by stepping in last minute to join Tara Cremin in the 400 hurdle relay. Tara ran 1:22 and Kerry ran 1:34 for a combined effort of 2:56.

In the field events, Danielle Asaro (14’ 7 ½”) and Stephanie Prestamo (12’ 1”) combined their distances (26-8.5) to take a 3rd place bronze medal in the long jump relay. Throwers Meghan Callaghan and Madison Evans had a good day. Together, they took a 1st place ribbon in the JV shot put relay, which equated to the 5th farthest throw in the varsity division. Meghan had her personal best with a throw of 23 feet. Madison threw 20 feet 11 inches. They also combined distances and were awarded medals for 5th place in the varsity discus relay. Meghan threw 64’10” and Madison threw 51’ 11” in the girls’ dual effort in the discus event. In the triple jump, Stephanie Prestamo jumped a PR triple jump 25’1&3/4” and Kerry Ford PR’d & jumped 22’11” in the triple jump for a combined effort over 48 feet.