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Ben McErlean Runs Pierson's Fastest Time In 30 Years At Sunken Meadow 5K Course

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Pierson's Abby Sherwood in the sophomore race.

Pierson's Abby Sherwood in the sophomore race. MICHELLE MALONE

Pierson's Ben McErlean set a new course record on Saturday at the Jim Smith Invitational at Sunken Meadow.

Pierson's Ben McErlean set a new course record on Saturday at the Jim Smith Invitational at Sunken Meadow. MICHELLE MALONE

Pierson's Sebastian Ramirez

Pierson's Sebastian Ramirez MICHELLE MALONE

Pierson's Peter Schaefer heads toward the finish line.

Pierson's Peter Schaefer heads toward the finish line. MICHELLE MALONE

Pierson’s Ben McErlean at the Jim Smith Invitational on Saturday. MICHELLE MALONE

Pierson’s Ben McErlean at the Jim Smith Invitational on Saturday. MICHELLE MALONE MICHELLE MALONE

Drew Budd on Sep 15, 2019
Ben McErlean got the season started off right for the Pierson/Bridgehampton boys cross country team on Saturday at the Jim Smith Invitational at Sunken Meadow Park in Kings Park. Competing... more

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