CHARLENE LIPSEY Hempstead, Jr. Runner of the Year
Lipsey used her smooth strides to win the state title in the 600 meters and placed second in the Federation. She then finished the year by setting a Long Island 800 outdoor record of 2:09.15 while placing third at the National Scholastic Innovational in the Armory. She broke Bellport's Brittany Sheffey's mark of 2:09.94. Lipsey also helped her 4 x 400 relay qualify for the Millrose Games.