Penn Yan’s Tette Wins State Championship in Cross Country

James J.D. Tette (photo: New York State Public High School Athletic Association)

Congratulations to Penn Yan Academy senior James J.D. Tette, who on Saturday became the Mustangs’ first state champion in cross country. Tette outpaced 131 of the best runners in all of New York State in his 5K crossing the finish line at 16:13. Back in September, the multiple-time sectional champion told WFLR’s Lucas Day a state championship was one of his goals this season

 

Up next is the Federation’s for JD next Saturday in Poughkeepsie.  Make sure you check out more photos from J.D.’s “Welcome Home to Penn Yan” on the Penn Yan Athletics Facebook page

J.D. and Coach Smith back at Penn Yan Academy (photo: Penn Yan Athletics/Facebook)

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