Cross country: Robert Dillon leads Gaels to sweep

The Shelton High boys cross country team defeated Hamden, Sheehan and West Haven to open its season on Tuesday.

Robert Dillon placed first overall with a time of 16:52.

Matt Richard was sixth (18:20), Tyler Pineau was seventh (18:27), Josh Sacato eighth (18:42) and Matt Cristiano 10th (19:09).

The top 10 finishers:

1. Robert Dillon  Shelton  16:52
2. Damon Swift  Hamden  17:37
3. Stephan Fengler Sheehan  17:38
4. Cameron Chabers Hamden 17:50
5. Mike Loalbo  Hamden  18:07
6. Matt Richard  Shelton  18:20
7. Tyler Pineau  Shelton   18:27
8. Josh Sacoto  Shelton   18:42
9. Sebastian Westonoeva West Haven 18:44
10. Matt Cristiano  Shelton 19:09