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Boys' cross country team caps perfect Big
10 season
 Led by seniors Justin Thompson, Sam Wells,
Quentin Lott and Cesar Lora, the Albany High School boys’ cross country team won its
second straight regular-season Big 10 championship in 2007, finishing 8-0 in the
conference.
The Falcons capped
their unblemished league run with victories over
Schenectady
From left, seniors Quentin Lott, Sam Wells,
Cesar Lora and
and Bishop Gibbons
Justin Thompson fueled Albany's unbeaten Big
10 regular
on Oct. 9. The sea-
season.
son included Justin's
record on the Falcons’ home course in Washington Park earlier
in the month. Sam was recognized Oct. 23 as the WNYT/TV-13 Dunkin’
Donuts Athlete of the Week for his overall success and determination in
overcoming asthma and a circulatory disorder to be a top competitor.
Coach Stanley Gasorowski cited the leadership of his three co-captains
-- Sam, Quentin and Cesar -- as a significant factor in the team’s success.
“It’s a very nice team, a very hard-working
team, and they’re a pleasure to coach,” said Mr. Gasorowski, who
completed his 31st year as Albany’s cross country coach.
Competing against Amsterdam and Bishop
Maginn on Oct. 2, Justin covered the 2.82-mile Washington Park course in
a record 15 minutes, 37 seconds. He was Albany's top finisher in each
Big 10 competition.
“He’s worked very hard to get where he’s
at,” Mr. Gasorowski said.
Quentin cut eight minutes off his best time
as a junior to establish himself as a regular among the Falcons’ top
individuals this fall. Sam has overcome health concerns
to become one of Albany's top runners, and Mr. Gasorowski lauds him as one
of the best leaders he has had in his long tenure.
“Sam is always motivated for the team’s
success,” he said. “His great forte is his willingness to sacrifice his
time to help others. He always has the dedication, desire and
determination to excel.”
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