Riverhead Relay Team Shatters Record

RIVERHEAD, NY – Female athletes at Riverhead High School have made the district and the community proud.

With a record time of 10:07.63, the Riverhead High School girls varsity 4x800 meter relay team crushed a 13-year-old school record and took third place at the Section XI Large School Championship on Feb. 4 at Suffolk County Community College, the district said.

The athletic accomplishment was achieved by the sophomore quartet, comprised of Emma Conroy, Kristina Deravenire, Megan Kielbasa and Christina Yakabowski, who ran 12 seconds faster than the previous school record.

The girls also beat their personal best records; the relay was a first for Deravenire, district officials said.

“The Riverhead Athletic Department is extremely proud of these student–athletes,” said Brian Sacks, director of health, physical education and athletics. “Their accomplishment is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.”

Photo courtesy of the Riverhead Central School District.