“Overall, it wasn’t pretty but we got the job done,” Estero
head coach Ben Pignatone said. “As a coach, you’re never satisfied. I’m happy
and I’m proud of them for the effort.”
Junior Arye Beck captured his first district championship by
leading the boys field in 16:37, a personal record by 10 seconds. It was also
his first win since 2013 and arguably the biggest of his career. Senior Jake
Dorn was seventh overall in 17:17.“That’s huge for his momentum going into the region,” Pignatone said. “He’s been having some great workouts and he’s a big team player. Hopefully he’ll get even faster.”
In the girls race, senior Daley Cline clinched her first district title, too, stepping over the finish in 19:37, just one second off her personal best in 2015.
It came after a second-place performance in 2014 and a third-place outing in 2013. She was followed by teammate Megan Giovanniello, who timed in at 19:47. Freshman Alayna Goll was seventh in 21:04.
“I’m really proud of all of our girls,” Pignatone said. “Our fourth girl (Abigail Barroso) PR’ed by a lot. That will all help in the future when everyone gets to regions and states. I’m hoping these girls roll on and get faster.”
