Monthly Archives: May 2018

May 31, 2018

Track & Field Results

Yesterday the Girls’ and Boys’ Track & Field Teams competed against cross-town rival Dag Hammarskjold. Both teams won in dominating performances over Dag.

First place finishers in the girls’ meet for Moran were:
Alicea Piscitelli, Erin Brennan, Jayna MacKenzie, Avery Winters, Arianna Amodio, Casey Deans, Karly Martino, and Darla Jagrosse.

*Erin Brennan set a New School Record in the Long Jump with a Jump of 15ft 1in.

First Place finishers in the boys’ meet for Moran were:
Jelan Kollie, Apollo Dubuc, Shane Gilhuly, Ryan Villano, Eamon Burke, Luke Rutkowski, Evan Caines, and Kieran Liu

​At the end of the meet it is a tradition for Moran and Dag to have a Throwers Relay. The throwers for the Moran girls’ and boys’ teams both took first in the Relay.

Both the Girls’ and Boys’ Track & Field teams remained undefeated each with a record of 6 wins and no losses. Congratulations to both teams on such an amazing season.​

May 30, 2018

Track & Field Results

On Saturday, May 26th, the Moran Track & Field teams competed in the 11th annual CT Track & Field Middle School State Championships.

The Moran Boys’ Track & Field Team won their 1st Track & Field State Championship after finishing in 2nd place 5 times in the last 10 years.

Boys finishing in the top 5 places in the State in their events:
1600m – 2nd Place – 1600m (1 mile run) Eamon Burke – 5 minutes and 3 seconds
55m Hurdles – 2nd Place – Shane Gilhuly – 55m Hurdles 0:8.91 seconds
4x800m Relay Team – 2nd Place – Eamon Burke, Evan Caines, Kieran Liu, and Shaine Salvador
4x100m Relay Team – 4th Place – Jelan Kollie, Apollo Dubuc, Shane Gilhuly, and John Gogliettino
100m – 4th Place – Ryan Villano – 0:11.91 seconds
400m – 4th Place – Luke Rutkowski – 0:56.59 seconds
200m – 4th Place – Ryan Villano – 0:24.84 seconds

​The Moran Girls’ Track & Field Team finishes in 2nd Place after winning the States in 2017.

Girls’ Individual State Champions:
1. Darla Jagrosse – State Champion Shot Put Thrower – 37ft 9.75in . (*New School Record)
2. Avery Winters – State Champion in the 200 meters – 27.42 seconds.
Avery defended her Individual State Championship in the 200 meters from last year.

Girls finishing in the top 5 places in the State in their events:
400m – 2nd Place – Avery Winters – 1:01.83
4x100m Relay Team – 5th Place – Joy Peterkin, Erin Brennan, Jayna MacKenzie, Alicea Piscitelli
Discus – 2nd Place – Jayna MacKenzie – 71ft 6in

Long Jump – Erin Brennan – 15ft 1in (*New School Record)

​Both the Girls and Boys Track & Field teams have their last meet of the season this afternoon against Dag Hammarskjold MS. If you have a chance, stop at the Sheehan track to see great athletes from both sides of town compete. The meet will be from 3:30pm-5:30pm.

May 11, 2018

Mountain Bike race at Berlin High

Wednesday was a hard race for the team, but I’m proud of their effort. I had to be more psychologist and less coach. Two of our riders got knocked out of the race early with injuries. One highlight was Ryan Crilly (7th grade) made his racing debut and was in 3rd after the 1st lap, but he couldn’t hold on to that lead to the end. I think our boys had a good race overall.

I asked each rider on the team to name one good thing that happened during the race and one thing they wanted to improve. Some of the good things were having a fast start, riding the entire course without getting off the bike, and riding through tight turns with speed. They all realize that stamina is one thing they need to work on, and maintaining their focus so they don’t make mistakes. After 2 races, they are already showing a lot of growth.

Thanks to Chris Baker for being my assistant coach for the day. Shouts to Dulcey and some of our parents for coming out to support the team. See you at the races!

The next two races will be down at the West Rock Nature Center in Hamden/New Haven. 1180 Wintergreen Ave, Hamden. Wednesday the 16th will have a few of our team members racing against a larger field of riders from around the state. That race starts at 5:15. The following week on Wednesday the 23rd, it will be the same venue, but it will be our regular middle school series, so that race will start at 4:15. See me for details and questions. Thanks for your support.

May 4, 2018

Mountain Bike Team Results

The Moran Mountain Bike Team competed in their first race on Wednesday at Clark Lane Middle School in Waterford. 5 out of 6 of our riders raced against 3 other schools who had much larger teams, and they did well. Official results have not been posted, but most of the team was able to complete 2 laps around the course, within the 20 minute time limit. They had a blast. There was a lot of mud, a little bit of blood, but no tears, so it was a huge success!

Next race will be Wednesday at Berlin High at 4:15. Come out and support us. Races only last 20 minutes (our bus dismissal lasts longer than that!) I know the riders would appreciate your support.