MUSTANG SPORTS Track
Front, from left: Christian Ramirez, Royce DeLeon, Enrique Franco, Angelo Rios and Karol Oldziej. Middle: Mendelssohn Philippe, Roberto Mendoza, Vishal Rana, Edgar Aquilar, Mohammad Shoghorui and Mustafa Abuabeid. Back: Orville Maldonado, Joshua Kantrowitz, Jessie Boria, Jose Araya and David Kantrowitz.
The Mustangs will also get contributions from senior Yuria Yuasa. “We have four solid seniors that have a lot experience and will score a lot of points,” said Rogers. “I think of the surprises this year will be our throwers.” Junior Marla Minnella has the potential to be one of the best in the county. She will be joined by junior Asma Baker and sophomore Verona Ebanks. Other girls include sophomores Sofya Nedelcheva and Olivia Rosenberg (distance), and Cassidy Cardone (relays).
For the boys, Rogers said that the team’s performance last year is not indicative of their potential this season. They will be led by Jessie Boria, a senior distance runner who is annually an All-County selection in all three seasons. “He’s one of the best 800 runners in North Jersey,” said Rogers. Seniors Mike Hardy and Royce DeLeone are two versatile athletes that will compete in multiple events. The Mustangs also feature a strong junior class, which includes
Dwyer Halliburton (400, hurdles), Justin Tanayan (distance), Jeremy Hernandez (distance), Isdael Leo (throws) and Tim Bryant (allaround). The young talent present on the boys roster is why Rogers believes his team will have a turn around. “The boys are going to be much improved from last year. I thin one of the best teams in the county,” he said. “PCTI has dominated the county and league in prior years and I think they have a chance to challenge them.” Clifton Merchant • December 2012
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