Koons, in yellow, near the front at the beginning of the race.
Frances Koons of Allentown Central Catholic had one of her best races ever, finishing 3rd in 4:57.62. St. Hubert senior Amy Kelly also represented PA well, getting 5th in 4:59.75. Way to go PA! Steve Hallinan did not start due to injury.
The story on Steve Hallinan from O'Hara coach Tom Kennedy.
1 Nicole Blood Saratoga Springs 4:52.41
2 Heahter Latauro Grahamsville, NY 4:57.44
3 Francis Koons Allentown, PA 4:57.62
4 Lindsay Ferguson Saratoga Springs 4:58.50
5 Amy Kelly Philadelphia, PA 4:59.75
6 Laura Cummings Bay Shore, NY 5:00.90
7 Allison Kieffer West Islip, NY 5:03.83
8 Sarah Bowman Fauquier, VA 5:05.99
9 Amie Schumacher Waterbury, CT 5:20.71
Race description from Dyestat message board of girls' race:
Blood, Bowman, Koons Cummings, Iatauro in that order through 400m.
Blood about 10 feet lead on a pack.
Blood leads by 20 feet at 800m.
Same pack in a bunch battlnig for second!
Blood in lead by 40 feet. Koons in second. Iatauro up for third. Bowman dropping back.
Blood extending lead to 50ft
3:36 through 3/4 mile. Blood!
All Blood. Koons in second. Iautauor in fourth
One lap to go!
Blood wins in 4:52.41!
Iatauro closed very well for second place!