Women’s Track & Field Places Third At CCC Championship

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — The Endicott women's track and field team placed third overall at the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship on Sunday evening at Portsmouth High School, hosted by Roger Williams University.

The Hawks captured their third consecutive CCC title, and seventh overall, with 147.50 points. Meanwhile, Gordon (131.50), Endicott (130), Suffolk (94), Salve Regina (45), University of New England (34), Nichols (1), and Wentworth (1) followed in respective order.

Endicott's third place finish is the highest ranking in the four-year history of the program. The Gulls' score of 130 points, which resulted largely from a school record 13 All-Conference performances, also marks a 52-point improvement from their 2019 CCC Championship effort.

As for Endicott on the individual side, Jordan Williams (Boxford, Mass.) highlighted the Gulls with first place finishes in the 100-meter dash (12.47, meet record, school record), 200-meter dash (26.63, meet record, school record), and 4x100-meter relay (51.19, school record) alongside teammates Hevyn Pray (Rehoboth, Mass.), Nicole D'Angelo (Readfield, Maine), and Gates MacPherson (Thorold, Ontario).

Student-athletes who place first (gold medalist), second (silver medalist), or third (bronze medalist) in an event earn All-Conference First Team, Second Team, and Third Team honors. 

Additionally, the eight CCC head coaches will vote on major postseason awards next week. Following the voting period, the conference will recognize a Runner of the Year, Rookie Runner of the Year, Field Performer of the Year, Field Rookie of the Year, and a CCC Scholar-Athlete. Coaches will also be voting on winners for Coach of the Year and Team Sportsmanship.

TOP QUOTE

"I first want to thank the senior class for everything they have done to build this program. The last four years have been nothing short of special because of the leadership this group has shown and the chances they have taken to set the standard for the team," said Endicott women's track and field head coach Spencer Lange. "While we ended up third on the day, everyone played their part and stepped up. There were countless PR's, meet records, and season-best marks/times, and it was a great day to see things come together. It was a battle from the first event all the way to the last one, and that's what it's all about. The competition brought the best out in everyone and they had so much fun in the process. This team has proven so much and has such a bright future ahead. I cannot wait for what's next."

OTHER ENDICOTT HIGHLIGHTS

• D'Angelo won the shot put for the second consecutive championship with a meet/school record toss of 39-feet and 1-inch.
• She also placed second in the pole vault (9-6.25, school record) and sixth in the 100m (13.57).
• Bianca Del Maestro (Malden, Mass.) was second in the 100m hurdles (17.11) and third in the high jump (4-7.75).
• Amanda Recupero (Ipswich, Mass.) ranked second in the 400-meter run (1:02.11, school record), fifth in the 200-meter dash (28.09), and helped guide Endicott's 4x400-meter relay team to a fourth place finish (4:30.89) alongside Olivia Folkes (Amston, Conn.), Kira Charrier (Dartmouth, Mass.), and Kelsey Hunter (Simi Valley, Calif.).
• Cassandra Cosma (Center Moriches, N.Y.) finished second in the 3,000-meter run (11:25.53) ahead of teammates Ella Aldrich (Winchester, Mass.) and Julia Adrian (Noank, Conn.) who placed fourth (11:38.02) and sixth 11:44.46), respectively.
• MacPherson turned in a runner-up performance in the discus with a school record throw of 108-feet and 1-inch.
• Pray placed third in the 100m (13.33) and 200m (27.67).
• Giana Nekitopoulos (West Springfield, Mass.) ranked third in the triple jump (32-2), fourth in the 100m hurdles (17.29), fifth in the long jump (14-10.75), and sixth in the 400m hurdles (1:22.97).
• Charrier was fourth in the 400m hurdles in a time of 1:18.93.
• Hunter placed fifth in the triple jump (31-5.25) and sixth in the long jump (14-4.75).
• Taylor Moynihan (Hingham, Mass.) finished sixth in the discus with a throw of 87-feet and 6-inches.
• Overall on the day, Endicott registered 17 personal records (PRs).

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(Photo Credit - David Le '10)