Mount Sinai relay team narrowly misses Millrose Games

The Mount Sinai girls track 4 x 400 relay team just missed on qualifying for the Millrose Games with a second-place finish Wednesday night at the Millrose Trials at the Armory. Brentwood placed first just ahead of Mount Sinai junior Janet Mellor on the final leg. Brentwood will race Jan. 30 at Madison Square Garden.

The Mustangs just missed qualifying last year as well, placing second behind Bay Shore. They did run a faster time this year, surpassing the 4 minute mark. The Mustangs ran 3:57.65 while Brentwood emerged victorious in 3:56.92. The Mustangs' time surpassed all of those in the Nassau County race. Hempstead qualified with a win in 4:00.41.

Last year the Mustangs ran 4:02.43 behind Bay Shore in 4:02.18.

Mount Sinai should get another shot at Brentwood in the state qualifier Feb. 10.

In the boys 4 x 400 relay, Longwood placed third in 3:30.49.

North Babylon placed second while Amityville won and qualified for the Millrose in 3:24.31.

In the weight throw Shoreham senior Ashley Clasen placed second with a throw of 49 feet, 2 1/4 inches. Karen Henning of St. Anthony's placed first at 49-11 1/4. Longwood's Imani White placed fourth at 43-11 1/2.