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Panthers in the media
Landi Joins 30' Club
Sophia Landi (14, Bethlehem HS) has improved immensely in less than a year, doing triple jump for both Bethlehem HS and UP. Jumping well over the summer and improving by a foot, she jumped 30'2" at the Ed Siepel Invitational at Springfield College for the 2024 Indoor Track Season. Landi also jumped a 30'+ mark at the Section II Division I Championship.
G. Moran Springs into Wrestling
Gabriel Moran (11) started wrestling over the winter of '23, easily taking top places and names in his division. He came to practice with Curby Wrestling Club and has blossomed incredibly into the wrestling world. Competing at Section 2 tournaments and multiple other meets, Gabriel looks to continue his career for a while. The Panthers support him and hope he continues to make a name for himself.
Panthers Take on the Armory Youth Championship Meet.
Erin Johnson (left), Rael Rassario (bottom), Joaquin Abraham (top), and Aiden Krakenburg (right) attended the Armory Youth Championships in New York City where the four competed in their respective events. Erin Johnson placed 3rd in her age group for Women's Pole Vault with a height of 2.20m. Rael ran the 300m followed by Joaquin PRing in the 800 with a 2:15.25. Lastly, Aiden placed 1st for the 55m hurdles with the fastest time of the day running an 8.26. (February, 2024).
Abraham Races at the AAU 14U Nationals Meet.
Joaquin Abraham attended the AAU 14U Indoor Nationals meet in Michigan, he came out with two All-American titles in both the 800 and 1500. He placed 3rd in the 800 with a PR of 2:16.43, and 5th in the 1500 with a time of 4:56.90. An incredible accomplishment and both the only athlete from UP and his high school, BKW, to attend. (February, 2024)
Moran Brothers take Metro Eagles Invitational by Storm.
Aiden (6, right) and Gabriel (10, left) participated in the Youth Metro Eagles Invitational down at the Armory in NYC where they each placed top 10 in all their events, and set a PR for everyone. Aiden ran the 55m dash in 10.17 placing 9th, the 200 in 38.36 placing 7th, and jumped a 2.91m long jump to secure 2nd place. Gabriel ran the 55m hurdles (his first time) running an 11.82 and placing 1st in his age division, the 1500m 5:58.70 (a HUGE PR) placing 5th, and jumped a 3.42m long jump to place 4th. (December, 2023)
Evans and Benn Recognized for Outstanding Football Season.
Zion Evans was named Player of the Year for the Reinfurt Division. Evans played an exceptional season where he contributed most of the points to ICC. Derick Benn was named to the Reinfurt 2nd All-Star Team for Section 2 where he played in the all star game. (November, 2023)
O'Brien and Nichols participate in Holy Spirit School color run & help raise $35,000.
Class of 2033 Cubs who attend Holy Spirit Schools, Patrick O'Brien and Brileigh Nichols participated in a color run on 10/26/2023. Both O'Brien and Nichols had personal goals to raise money and help contribute to their school. Holy Spirit raised $35,000 for the district which met their goal to help fund the school as it is privately run. (November, 2023)
Dwelley takes 14th out of 250 modified girls at the BHBL XC Invitational.
Julia Dwelley has shown promise as an amazing athlete early in her career. Switching over from the short sprint hurdles to mid-distance, and encouraged to do cross country. Dwelley has climbed to the top of section 2, modified girls. She has won every league meet, beating both boys and girls in 7th and 8th-grade groups (her first year on the team as a 7th grader). (October, 2023).
Evans says the Riders have close-knit group.
"Zion Evans is a senior quarterback/defensive back for the Ichabod Crane football team.
Evans, a four-year varsity player, rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns last week when the Riders defeated Catskill/ Cairo-Durham 36-0.
Ichabod Crane (3-1 overall, 3-1 Reinfurt Division) travels Friday to take on Schalmont (3-1, 2-1)." (Allen, 2023)
Doria places 4th at Maple Hill XC Invitational.
To no surprise, Brianna placed 4th at 22:28.90, as she has shown promise since starting cross country her freshman year at Ichabod Crane. Hard work and determination are written in her DNA as she claims top five titles often with a lower time each meet. She looks to conquer the NY State meet this year. (September, 2023).
Coach Seabury named President of SUNY Cortland SAAC.
Coach Maris Seabury has been named the Student Athletic Advisory Committee President at SUNY Cortland. She provides insight int the student-athlete experience. Not only is Maris a leader at UP but also as a senior at Cortland. (August, 2023)
Scott breaks longest-held record of the Independence Invitational.
"Isabella Scott (Upstate Panthers) replaced one of the longest-held Records of the Independence Invitational in the Girl’s (15-16) 400m Dash when she posted a time of 1:07.08, previously owned by Chloe Williams with a time of 1:10.43," (Anthony Mills, 2022).
