On This Day In History | 1983
The ’83 track & field squad
On this day 36 years ago, the boys’ track team tied for the League VIII title with a 116-26 win over Greenport/Southold.
The Shrikes fell to La Salle in the opening meet of the year, 72-78, but closed the season with six straight victories to finish in a three-way tie for the championship with La Salle and Hampton Bays at 6-1.
Richard Alioth (400 hurdles), Andy Hoffman (3200) Pierre Lawrence (100 & 200), Ward Regan (110 hurdles), Paul Sanford (400 hurdles), John Shannon (3200), and Richard Wittman (800) all placed in the ’83 Conference Championship and were consistent scorers for the Blue & White.
The league title was the 3rd in a row for a team that went on to win eight league crowns in the 80’s.
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Results
- April 14 vs. La Salle – L 72-78
- April 22 vs. Mercy – W 117-19
- April 28 @ Mattituck – W 80-70
- May 3 @ East Hampton – W 84-62
- May 5 vs. Hampton Bays – W 82-68
- May 10 @ Center Moriches – W 119-30
- May 12 vs. Greenport/Southold – W 116-26
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