Tyler Ranke walked across the stage on June 28, but it’s running that the Hilton graduate is now known for. The young athlete capped off his senior year with a state championship in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:11.24 and his third All American title, which is unprecedented in Section V.
In June, Tyler came in second in the 2000-meter steeplechase at the New Balance Nationals, Greensboro, North Carolina with a time of 5:51.31. His season ended with him being ranked #2 in the nation for the 2000-meter steeple chase and #2 in the nation for the 3000-meter steeplechase.
Throughout his high school career, Tyler has competed in eight state meets and five national meets. He holds the school record in the 1600-meter run, 3200-meter run and 3000-meter steeplechase and every class record in the same events. He is also an eight-time All Greater Rochester winner and has numerous titles at the league and county levels.
“Tyler exemplifies what we all want in our student athletes and has always represented himself, his family and our community in an outstanding manner,” said Athletic Director Michael Giruzzi. Throughout his high school career, Tyler was coached by Jeff Merkel.
Tyler was recognized at the June 24 Hilton Board of Education meeting for his accomplishments as a student athlete. In the fall, he will head to the University at Albany on a Division I scholarship.
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