2011 Boston Marathon
April 18, 2011 – Benny Soligon (left) and his brother Andrew waits near the 25-mile mark of the Boston Marathon for their father, David Soligon to run past. Soligon ran for charity supporting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute after his father passed away from cancer earlier this year. Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 18, 2011 – Richard Kennedy, 51, of Woodstock, Ga., greets his wife Angela along Beacon Street in Boston, Mass. as he ran the Boston Marathon. Kennedy finished in 3:46, it was his 14th marathon, and first in Boston. “He’s been trying to qualify for Boston for years,” said Angela, “we’re just so proud of him.” Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 18, 2011 – Alan Steidmann plays the saxophone along Beacon Street in Boston, Mass. as runners pass him while competing in the Boston Marathon. Steidmann, who has been playing the saxophone for 30 years, said, “I like to come out here and show my support for the runners. Music’s the best way I know how to do that.” Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 18, 2011 – Allie Jeglisnki (left), and her sister Rachel search for their father, David Jeglinski, in the crowd of runners along Beacon Street in Boston, Mass. during the 2011 Boston Marathon. Jeglinski, 47, finished in 4:43, it was his 23rd marathon. Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 18, 2011 - Runners fill Beacon Street just before a water station in Boston, Mass. during the 2011 Boston Marathon. 23,879 people finished the marathon, representing over 80 countries and all 50 states. Photo by Melissa Jay.
Synchronized Swimming
April 5, 2011 – Rebecca Sgorous, a senior at Boston University, helps a teammate touch up her make up before the Boston University Synchronized Swim Team’s final show of the season at the BU Fitness and Recreation Center Tuesday Evening. Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 5, 2011 – The Boston University Synchronized Swim Team does a dry run before their final show of the season at the BU Fitness and Recreation Center Tuesday Evening. Swimmers use gelatin as a heavy-duty hair gel to keep their hair slicked back as they perform in the water. Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 5, 2011 – Leah Daniels, a freshman at Boston University, peers out of the door of a storage room turned into a makeshift dressing room as coaches announce the start of the Boston University Synchronized Swim Team’s final show of the season at the BU Fitness and Recreation Center Tuesday Evening. Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 5, 2011 – The Boston University Synchronized Swim Team performs a Mambo themed group piece during final show of the season at the BU Fitness and Recreation Center Tuesday Evening. Photo by Melissa Jay.
April 5, 2011 – Christina Marmet, a senior at Boston University, performs in her final show with the Boston University Synchronized Swim Team during their last show of the season at the BU Fitness and Recreation Center Tuesday Evening. Photo by Melissa Jay.
Broomball
March 22, 2011 - Evan Conaway (right), a junior at Boston University, chats with "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas" teammate Margaret Carbery (center) before the start of their broomball game against "The 109" at Walter Brown Arena. "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas" won the game in an overtime shootout. Photo by Melissa Jay.
March 22, 2011 - Evan Conaway, a junior at Boston University, waits to go on the ice for his team "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas" during the first quarter of the game against "The 109" at Walter Brown Arena. "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas" won the game in an overtime shootout. Photo by Melissa Jay.
March 22, 2011 - Evan Conaway (right), a junior at Boston University playing for "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas," shoots the ball past opponent David Litwin of "The 109" during a broomball game at Walter Brown Arena. "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas" won the game in an overtime shootout. Photo by Melissa Jay.
March 22, 2011 - Evan Conaway reacts as his team, "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas," ends the second period down 3 to 2 against opponent team, "The 109," during a broomball game at Walter Brown Arena. "Mr. Hockey's Ice Ninjas" won the game in an overtime shootout. Photo by Melissa Jay.
March 22, 2011 - Evan Conaway (right), a junior at Boston University, rejoices with teammate Jacob Schwartzman (left) after their broomball teams' win in an overtime shootout at Walter Brown Arena. Photo by Melissa Jay.
Gymnastics Championships
February 11, 2011 – Ryan Shea (center), a senior from Burlington High School, competes in the pommel horse as gymnasts from Braintree High School and Lowell High School compete in the floor event and high bar at the MIAA Boys State Championship at Braintree High School in Braintree, Mass. on Friday. Photo by Melissa Jay.
February 11, 2011 – A gymnast applies chalk to his hands in preparation for the high bar event at the MIAA Boys Gymnastics State Championship at Braintree High School in Braintree, Mass. on Friday. Photo by Melissa Jay.
February 11, 2011 – Eric Duran, a junior from Burlington High School, competes in the still rings at the MIAA Boys Gymnastics State Championships at Braintree High in Braintree, Mass. on Friday. Photo by Melissa Jay.
February 11, 2011 – Brian Manning, a senior from Andover High School, competes in the parallel bars at the MIAA Boys Gymnastics State Championship at Braintree High School in Braintree Mass. Manning broke his foot at the first meet of the season and continued to compete. Photo by Melissa Jay.
February 11, 2011 – Dion Santiago (center), a junior at Burlington High School, cheers on a teammate as they compete in the parallel bars at the MIAA Boys Gymnastics State Championship at Braintree High School in Braintree, Mass. on Friday. Photo by Melissa Jay.
Terrier Invitational Women’s Track Meet
College students from all over the country compete in the one mile race at the Terrier Invitational Women's Track Meet on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center. Jesse Carlin, an unattached runner, won with a time of 4:52.16.
Karie Judge of UMass Lowell (front), followed by Amy McCasland of Plattsburgh State, Emily Campbell of Adelphi, and Frances Brillante of Rhode Island compete in the 500 meter dash at the Terrier Invitational Women's Track Meet on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center. McCasland won with a time of 1:17:73.
Ananda Fraser of Rhode Island competes in the long jump at the Terrier Invitational Women's Track Meet on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center. Fraser placed fourth overall with a 5.36 meter jump.
Sommer Cloinger of Rhode Island competes in the shot put event at the Terrier Invitational Women's Track Meet on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center. Sommer placed 24 overall, with an 11.34 meter throw.
Teammates congratulate each other after the 500 meter dash race at the Terrier Invitational Women's Track Meet on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Boston University's Track and Tennis Center.
Lacrosse Double Header
Adam Boardman (12) of Dartouth chases Cornellâs Michael Howe (15), down the during the first game of the lacrosse double header on Saturday, April 3. Dartmouth beat Cornell 8-6 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Dartmouthâs Andrew Pollack (27) tries to block Roy Lang (48) of Cornell as he drives down the field during the first game of the lacrosse double header on Saturday, April 3. Dartmouth beat Cornell 8-6 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Jeff Froccaro (18) of Princeton lunges to get away from the defensive moves of Brownâs Charley Kenney (21) in the second game of the double header on Saturday, April 3. Princeton won 9-7 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Jeff Froccaro (18) of Princeton faces off against Brown in the second game of the double header on Saturday, April 3. Princeton won 9-7 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Peter Niehaus, Cliff Larkin, Matt Doherty, and Luke Armour (left to right) of Princeton react to a goal against Brown in the second game of the double header on Saturday, April 3. Princeton won 9-7 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
NYSPHSAA Basketball Tournament
Clint Wilson (4), of East High School in Rochester protects the ball from Chris Kaimis (21) of Half Hollow Hills West High School in Dix Hills during the Class 'AA' Semi-Final of the Boy's NYSPHSAA Championships on March 20. Half Hollow Hills West won the game 59-57.
Troy Dubrowsky (10) of Blind Brook High School tries to block a pass from Jake Jasiewicz (42) of Maple Hill High School during the Class C Semi-Final of the Boy's NYSPHSAA Championships on March 19. Maple Hill won the game 50-46.
Javon McCrea (30) is comforted by his coach, Bob Havrilla, after Newark High School's 45-59 loss to Jamesville-DeWitt High School in the NYSPHSAA Class 'A' final March 21.
Justin Biles (left) and J.T. Alcaro (right) celebrate moments before Westhill High School's 60-51 victory over Burke Catholic High School in the NYSPHSAA Class 'B' final March 20.
Bob McKenney coaches Jamesville-DeWitt High School to a 59-45 win against Newark High School in the Class 'A' final of the NYSPHSAA Championships at the Glens Falls Civic Center on March 21, 2010.
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