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In a crowded field of runners, Ella Akers, left, placed first in the 800-meter. Teammate, Jocelyn Nivus, center, placed fourth. On far right are Teresa Poudereux who placed 7th, and Adaline Koskela who took 10th place. Gabby Thompson (not pictured) also ran and placed 6th.  Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen
Lily Souther, of Bethel, sets-up for her javelin throw. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen
Junior Tommy LaPointe, of Bethel, lands his jump as Coach Morgan Richmond, left, and official Jonathan Erde watch. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen
Telstar’s Reece Pierce, fourth from left, runs the mile. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen
Telstar athletes refuel and also cheer on teammate Reece Pierce. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen
Spanish exchange student, Teresa Poudereux, living in Bethel this year, throws the shot put. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen
Davon Degruttola, of West Bethel, beat his personal record with a 72-foot throw of the javelin. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen

 

Telstar runners, Joey Lauria and Cyrus Mills compete in the 100-meter dash. (Cyrus placed 3rd, Joey 6th) at Telstar Track Team’s first home meet. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen
Evan Parsons, left, congratulates a competitor after running the 100-meter dash at Telstar Track Team’s first home meet. Rose Lincoln/Bethel Citizen

Bethel Citizen writer and photographer Rose Lincoln lives in Bethel with her husband and a rotating cast of visiting dogs, family, and friends. A photojournalist for several years, she worked alongside...