HALL OF FAMERS — Three athletes and the 1983 and 1984 girls’ track teams were inducted on Jan. 11 into the Beacon High School Athletic Hall of Fame. From left: Track team members Lesilie Grays McKenzie, Sonja Johnson, Janet Vanderwater Langlitz, Kathryn Vanderwater Bickford, Rahmah Gray Grant, Della Porter, Sheldon Greene, Paula Lanier, Coach Jose Rodriguez and Dorothy Vereen; Chelsea Dexter;  Tori Kerr; Tori Alexander; former Athletic Director Eric Romanino; and current A.D. John Giametta. (Photo provided)

BRACKET BUSTER — Harry Leiter, a senior at Haldane High School who wrestles for the combined Haldane-Putnam Valley team, won the 152-pound division with four victories at a tournament held Jan. 12 at Hendrick Hudson High School. (Photo provided)

RECORD TIME — At a league meet on Jan. 13 at the Armory in New York City, Haldane senior Ashley Haines trimmed nearly two seconds off the school record for the indoor 600-meter run, finishing in 1:42.46. (Photo by Michael Haines)

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