On This Day In History | 1976

Mark Whitney warms up at Sunken Meadow in 1976

On this day 42 years ago, the boys’ cross country team clinched the League Championship with a 15-46 win over Pierson.

The team was led by Mark Whitney (County Champion/ 2nd at State meet), Andy Whitney (3rd at Counties/ 18th at State meet), Henry Ho, Bill Hobbs, and Jim Hansen. The championship was the Shrikes’ sixth consecutive league title, spanning both the Ivy League and Section XI.

Results

• Sept. 28 vs. Center Moriches (15-50)
• Oct. 5 vs. Shelter Island (15-48)
• Oct. 12 vs. Greenport (18-48)
• Oct. 15 vs. Hampton Bays (17-42)
• Oct. 19 vs. Pierson (15-46)

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