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Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Showcase Talent at Junior Olympic Regional Championships

Athletes Deliver Strong Performances at Region 2 Meet in Slippery Rock, PA
Flyers Track Team with their coach
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July 13, 2025

The Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club continued their strong season with standout performances at the Region 2 USATF Junior Olympic Championships, held July 10-13 at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.

Competing against some of the top young athletes from across the Northeast, Flyers excelled, earning multiple podium finishes and personal bests that secured several qualifications for the USATF Junior Olympic National Championships, taking place July 23-27 in Savannah, GA.

Highlights from the meet include the following standout performances from both boys and girls Flyers athletes:  

Boys

  • James Bedara (7-8) - 3rd Place, 1500m (6:31.81), 4th Place, 800m (3:11.62)  
  • Greyson Dunleavy (9-10) - 2nd Place, 1500m (5:32.48)
  • Grayson Van Dyk (9-10) - 3rd Place, 1500m (5:46.49)
  • Nicholas Dichiaro (11-12) - 5th Place, 3000m (13:03.28)
  • Luke Barba (15-16) - 2nd Place, 3000m (10:42.97), 2nd Place, 1500m (4:43.39)

Girls

  • Ellie Davis (9-10) - 2nd Place, Long Jump, with a personal best of 3.76m
  • Katalyna Aguilar (11-12) - 3rd Place, 3000m (13:38.66)
  • Sandra Jakubiuk (11-12) - 2nd Place, 3000m (12:07.13), 5th Place, 1500m (5:27.07)
  • Molly Kanterman (13-14) - 6th Place, 200m hurdle finals (32.46)

The Flyers' consistent presence and strong performances throughout the weekend reflected their dedication, discipline, and rising talent across a variety of events. With several athletes earning top finishes, the club continues to make its mark on the both the regional and national stage.

The Westfield Area YMCA Flyers Track Club is led by USATF-certified coaches and serves hundreds of athletes ages 7-15 year-round. Athletes learn the fundamentals of distance running and techniques unique to off-track running, with more experienced runners building on fundamental skills through conditioning and in-depth training.

Flyers Fall Cross Country registration is open now. The season runs from September 5-October 27. For more information, visit www.yflyerstrackclub.com or contact Michelle Almeida at [email protected] 908-301-9622 ext. 279.