Saturday, May 8, 2010

Tillman wins at Loucks

Somers junior Crosby Tillman did something only one other female Tusker has every accomplished.  She won the Loucks Games.

Tillman raced to a win in the 1600m Racewalk, crossing the line in 7:26.39, beating 2nd place rival Destiny Lalane from Bay Shore by over 17 seconds.  Lalane was the indoor state champion.

Tillman's time was only 2 seconds off the meet and school record, held by 2006 graduate Kate Cannon.  Cannon won the Loucks Games in 2005, also her junior year.  The two girls are now ranked 1-2 all time at Loucks.  Cannon won by almost 40 seconds in 2005.

Tillman is now ranked 1st in the US in the 1500m, 1600m, and one mile race walks and 3rd in the 5000m racewalk (26:40 at Penn and a new school record).