Staples Boys Cross Country Takes New England Title

The Staples High School boys cross country team today won the New England High School Championships at Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, R.I. The team was lead by senior co-captain Zak Ahmad, who finished third overall in a time 15:31 over the 5K course. Other top Staples finishers were junior Ben Seiple in 17th, junior Will Landowne in 27th, junior Sunil Green in 29th, and junior Christian Meyers 39th. The team’s 72 score easily beat second place La Salle Academy of Rhode Island (155) and Danbury (158). The team had previously won the FCIAC, Class LL and state open titles. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo