A Trio of silver medal performances led the Tide indoor track team to a 6^TH place finish at the 2010 State Championships at Dartmouth.

The meet opened with an exciting battle between Concord and Bishop Guertin in the boy’s 4x800m relay, with BG arising victorious. After solid legs by  Steven Ndisabiye,  Makopa Rugabirwa and  Ian Greene, a 1:56.2 anchor leg by  Antoine Gisore wasn’t enough to combat the 1:52.8  by Francis Hernandez on the anchor for BG. The final leg saw opening splits of 24.x, 52.x and 1:23.x before a gap was opened up over the final circuit.  However, Gisore would have another shot at a memorable rematch with Hernandez, just 45minutes later in the 1000m run.

But next up was a stellar performance by Ndisabiye. Just 30 minutes after his leadoff leg of the 4x800m, Steven patiently worked his way up the fast moving pack in the 3000m run.  With momentum on his side, Steven took over 2^nd place with a kilometer to go, and was only 3 seconds behind the leader with 400m remaining. Coming down the homestretch, Steven held on for 2^nd in 8:57.0-- leading 5 men under 9minutes in the fastest 3000m race in New Hampshire history.

As the gun sounded in the 1000m, no one knew what to expect. After an opening quarter of 62.x, and 1:33.x through 600m, Gisore made a move for the lead, with Hernandez of BG hot on his trail. After a 28.x penultimate lap, it was a 2 man race. The bell was passed in 2:01.x, with Hernandez making the final move. Gisore hung on well for a spectacular 2^nd place finish in 2:32.9, a second+ behind the winner.

Also finishing strong in the 1000m was Rugibirwa, who came home in 11^th place, with a 2:47.0. A very respectable time for the Junior, as he garners the experience of doubling in his first major track championship.

Sophomores Greene in the 600m (1:30.4 P.R.) and  Keyan Riddell in the 300m (38.9) also fared well, coming home in 11^th place each for their respective events.

The final race of the night for the Tide saw a team of Ndisabiye,  Chaz Munroe,  Mike Frappier and Gisore battle to a 9^th place showing the 4x400m. Gisore completed his historic day with an incredible 51.3 anchor leg, as the distance quartet finished with a time of 3:42.9.

The 4x800m, as well as the individual performances by Gisore and Ndisabiye, qualifies each for the New England High School Championships, held March 5th in Boston.

COMPLETE RESULTS

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Hanover, NH: At an awards presentation before the start of the Indoor Track State Championships, Antoine was honored as one of the 11 members to be voted to the All-State team by the Class ‘L’ Coaches association (NHTCFA). Besides being the anchor leg of two top ranked relay teams (4x8 (ranked 2^nd) and 4x4 ( ranked 6^th)), Gisore had qualified for the State Meet in 4 individual events (600m (ranked 2^nd), 1000m (ranked 2^nd), 1500m (ranked 4^th), 3000m (ranked 3^rd).

Matthew Gambill (Dover)
Antoine Gisore (Concord)
Eric Guinto (Pinkerton)
Francis Hernandez (BG)
Joey Jourdain (BG)
Kevin Rosenberg (North)
Andre Williams (North)
Steve Harshman (Merr)
Jeff LaCoste (BG)
Fedrick Jerickson (Salem)
Max Jacques (Salem)

This is the first time, since its inception 4 years ago, that a Tide athlete has garnered this recognition.

Link to NHTFCA Website

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Gorham, ME: The 4x800m relay squad of Steven Ndisabiye,  Makopa Rugabirwa, Ian Greene and  Antoine Gisore ran a new school record time of 8:11.91. The time was good enough for 2nd place, and qualifies the team for the Nike Indoor National Championships in March. The time also ranks them in the top 40 in the country for the event.

FULL RESULTS

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Durham, NH:  Antoine Gisore ran the 7th fastest time in the nation for the 1000m run, with an incredible time of 2:32.0. He placed 2nd behind Milrose Games invitee Francis Hernandez of Bishop Guertin (2:30.6) in one of the most exciting races of the year in New Hampshire.  Steven Ndisabiye ran 2:37.0 for a 5th place finish, as well. Very impressive on the tight turns of UNH's 160m track!

Gisore's time establishes a new Concord High School Record for the 1000m run by almost 5 seconds!

Both performances qualify Antoine and Steven for the Nike Indoor National Championships in March!

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Durham, NH: FULL RESULTS

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Hanover, NH: FULL RESULTS

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Hanover, NH:  FULL RESULTS

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Boston, MA: The Tide 4x8 team grabbed 3rd at the Boston Holiday-Pre National Meet at Regis Lewis Center in Boston. Their time of 8:22.7 was a great opener for the foursome of Ian Greene, Makopa Rugabirwa, Steven Ndisabiye and Antoine Gisore. 

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