Sports
Season Preview: North Babylon Boys Cross Country
The Bulldogs have a 24-4 record over the past five years.

With the new school year right around the corner, we are checking in with the coaches at North Babylon and Deer Park high schools to see what's in store for their teams this year.
Today, we take a look at the North Babylon boys cross country squad. Below is a Patch Chat with Thomas Duffy, who has been coaching the Bulldogs for the last seven years.
Previous season’s record and place: 5-1 and 2nd place
1) What are the strengths of the team?
Top runner (Jamison Sherretts) has a chance to make the state championship meet.
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2) What are the areas of improvement for the team?
Rebuilding season after a 24-4 5 year record.
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3) Who are the players to watch on your team?
Jamison Sherretts, Ryan Pence, Michael Aufiero, Nick DiGiovanna, and James McKeever
4) Which games have your circled on your schedule?
Bay Shore and Walt Whitman dual meets
5) Goals for the team as the season begins? Finish .500 or above and win the Babylon Bowl
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