Red Storm Run Away From Sentinels in Track Meet

Saranac Lake sweeps both boys' and girls' competitions against Ticonderoga

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:34pm

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In the season-opening track meet between Saranac Lake and Ticonderoga, the Red Storm came away with victories in both the boys' and girls' competitions. The Saranac Lake boys won 84-35, led by multiple event winners Grady Tetro, Cameron Bennett, and Cooper Moore. On the girls' side, Saranac Lake cruised to a 110-21 win, with five athletes winning two events each.

Why it matters

This early-season track meet between two local rivals provides an exciting start to the spring sports season and showcases the talent and depth of both the Saranac Lake and Ticonderoga track and field programs. The results foreshadow what could be a competitive season in the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference.

The details

In the boys' competition, Saranac Lake's Grady Tetro won the 100m, 200m, and was part of the winning 4x100m relay team. Ticonderoga's Cameron Bennett, James DeFranco, Cooper Moore, and Ollie Porter combined to win the 4x800m and 4x400m relays, with DeFranco taking the long jump and Moore winning the 800m. On the girls' side, Saranac Lake's Anika Wamsganz, Meadow Nashette, Ally Bourgeois, Raina Baumann, and Jovie Schenk each won two events to lead the Red Storm to the lopsided victory.

  • The meet took place on April 16, 2026, marking the season opener for both teams.

The players

Grady Tetro

A Saranac Lake athlete who won three individual events for the Red Storm.

Cameron Bennett

A Ticonderoga runner who was part of the winning 4x800m and 4x400m relay teams.

Anika Wamsganz

A Saranac Lake athlete who won the 200m and was part of the winning 4x100m relay team.

Meadow Nashette

A Saranac Lake runner who won the 800m and was part of the winning 4x800m relay team.

Ally Bourgeois

A Saranac Lake athlete who won the 400m and was part of the winning 4x400m relay team.

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The takeaway

This early-season track meet showcased the depth and talent of both the Saranac Lake and Ticonderoga track and field programs, setting the stage for what could be an exciting and competitive season in the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference.