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Sisters Set New Kennedy School Record Just Seconds Apart

Marissa and Maya Spottiswood raised the bar for female runners at the school, and for each other.

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Marissa Spottiswood and Maya Spottiswood at the girls cross-country meet at the Brewster Bear Classic on Oct. 5.
Marissa Spottiswood and Maya Spottiswood at the girls cross-country meet at the Brewster Bear Classic on Oct. 5. (Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District)

BELLMORE, NY — Two sisters made John F. Kennedy High School history on Oct. 10 when they both set new records for the female 5k, finishing just seconds apart.

Sisters Marissa and Maya Spottiswood both came in under 20 minutes, taking first and second place, respectively, with a big personal best for Maya at the league meet.

Coach Chris Mammone said, “it has been so much fun” watching these two compete in every race.

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“They are two of the top girls in Nassau County and anytime they toe the starting line, there are big things to come,” he added.

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