East Hampton Girls Cross Country Wins First Ever County Title; Masi Qualfies For States - 27 East

East Hampton Girls Cross Country Wins First Ever County Title; Masi Qualfies For States

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The East Hampton girls cross country team won its first ever county title on Friday.

The East Hampton girls cross country team won its first ever county title on Friday.

East Hampton sophomore Evan Masi heads toward the finish line.

East Hampton sophomore Evan Masi heads toward the finish line. DREW BUDD

East Hampton sophomore Amari Gordon.

East Hampton sophomore Amari Gordon. DREW BUDD

East Hampton senior co-captain Frank Bellucci ran in his final race on Friday at the state qualifier.

East Hampton senior co-captain Frank Bellucci ran in his final race on Friday at the state qualifier. DREW BUDD

The Lady Bonackers at the start of the Class B race.

The Lady Bonackers at the start of the Class B race. DREW BUDD

Ava Engstrom was the first Lady Bonacker to finish.

Ava Engstrom was the first Lady Bonacker to finish. DREW BUDD

Bella Tarbet and the rest of the Lady Bonackers were all smiles after they got the official word they won the county title.

Bella Tarbet and the rest of the Lady Bonackers were all smiles after they got the official word they won the county title. DREW BUDD

Emma Hren and the Lady Bonackers share a big hug after they received word they won the county title.

Emma Hren and the Lady Bonackers share a big hug after they received word they won the county title. DREW BUDD

Bonackers Aidan Klarman and Amari Gordon head toward the finish line.

Bonackers Aidan Klarman and Amari Gordon head toward the finish line. DREW BUDD

Evan Masi is heading to states.

Evan Masi is heading to states. DREW BUDD

East Hampton head coach Diane O'Donnell, far left, and her runners were ecstatic when they found out they won the county title.

East Hampton head coach Diane O'Donnell, far left, and her runners were ecstatic when they found out they won the county title. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Nov 8, 2019
Coming into this season, the East Hampton girls cross country team was not on anyone’s radar in terms of winning a league title, let alone a county title. During their... more

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