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Saratoga H.S. to honor Williams, 10 others

Sports Information Department – 112 Dods Hall
Phone (716) 673-3100 / Fax (716) 673-3136

CONTACT: Jerry Reilly,
Sports Information Director

DATE: Wed., Sept. 8, 2010 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Track & Field

Fredonia State assistant track and cross country coach Deshaya Williams, center, checks results with assistant coach Justin McQuality, right, during the 2010 Daniel Walker Invitational at Beaver Island State Park.FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Fredonia State track and field assistant coach Deshaya Williams has been selected for induction into the Saratoga High School Hall of Fame.

Williams, who joined the Blue Devils' coaching staff this summer, was a high school indoor and outdoor track and field standout, and a three-time All-American and 2003 NCAA women's discus champion while attending Penn State.

The induction ceremony of Williams and 10 others, including former women's professional golfer and current TV commentator Dottie Pepper, is scheduled for Oct. 1. Click HERE for Tuesday's story on the induction class in The Saratogian. 


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