Southampton Sports

Jeffrey Ares Reclaims Title in Joe Koziarz Memorial 5K

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Burt Herman of East Quogue cools down in the shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department.   RON ESPOSITO

Burt Herman of East Quogue cools down in the shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. RON ESPOSITO

Jeffrey Ares of Westhampton Beach and New York City was this year's overall champion.   RON ESPOSITO

Jeffrey Ares of Westhampton Beach and New York City was this year's overall champion. RON ESPOSITO

Katie Gleason of Westhampton and New York City was this year's female champion.   RON ESPOSITO

Katie Gleason of Westhampton and New York City was this year's female champion. RON ESPOSITO

Luke Williamson of Westhampton Beach finishes second overall.   RON ESPOSITO

Luke Williamson of Westhampton Beach finishes second overall. RON ESPOSITO

Elizabeth Elcik of White Plains was the second female to cross the finish line on Saturday.  RON ESPOSITO

Elizabeth Elcik of White Plains was the second female to cross the finish line on Saturday. RON ESPOSITO

Sergey Avramenko finished third overall.   RON ESPOSITO

Sergey Avramenko finished third overall. RON ESPOSITO

Megan Coll of Westhampton finished third among women.  DREW BUDD

Megan Coll of Westhampton finished third among women. DREW BUDD

The postrace shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department has many uses, insta shots being one of them.   RON ESPOSITO

The postrace shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department has many uses, insta shots being one of them. RON ESPOSITO

Cooling off in the shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department.   RON ESPOSITO

Cooling off in the shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. RON ESPOSITO

The race was once again held just in front of Westhampton Beach Village Marina on the corner of Stevens Lane and Library Avenue.   RON ESPOSITO

The race was once again held just in front of Westhampton Beach Village Marina on the corner of Stevens Lane and Library Avenue. RON ESPOSITO

Cali Shepherd, left,   Elizabeth Elcik, Kylie Shelon,

Cali Shepherd, left, Elizabeth Elcik, Kylie Shelon,

Samantha, left, and Laurette Schaumloffel.   RON ESPOSITO

Samantha, left, and Laurette Schaumloffel. RON ESPOSITO

Chandler Dewgard, left, Megan Coll and Bob Berger.  RON ESPOSITO

Chandler Dewgard, left, Megan Coll and Bob Berger. RON ESPOSITO

Allyson, left, and Zoe Lash.   RON ESPOSITO

Allyson, left, and Zoe Lash. RON ESPOSITO

Alice Geismart of Westhampton.   RON ESPOSITO

Alice Geismart of Westhampton. RON ESPOSITO

Enjoying the shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department.   RON ESPOSITO

Enjoying the shower provided by the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. RON ESPOSITO

The kids cool down.   RON ESPOSITO

The kids cool down. RON ESPOSITO

Cooling down.   RON ESPOSITO

Cooling down. RON ESPOSITO

Gaby Wendel runs in the Joe Koziarz Memorial 5K.   RON ESPOSITO

Gaby Wendel runs in the Joe Koziarz Memorial 5K. RON ESPOSITO

Joe Sferrazza of Manorville carries the flag.   RON ESPOSITO

Joe Sferrazza of Manorville carries the flag. RON ESPOSITO

Heather and Greg Nicholas.    RON ESPOSITO

Heather and Greg Nicholas. RON ESPOSITO

The Westhampton Beach football team finished its offseason program by running in the Joe Koziarz Memorial 5K on Saturday morning.   RON ESPOSITO

The Westhampton Beach football team finished its offseason program by running in the Joe Koziarz Memorial 5K on Saturday morning. RON ESPOSITO

Drew Budd on Jul 23, 2024
There seems to be a theme occurring with Jeffrey Ares and the Joe Koziarz Memorial 5K in Westhampton Beach. After winning the race in 2022, Ares finished second last year... more

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