FIRST PLACE
Julie Gehring, a student at Williamsville East High School, finished first in the 14-15 age division at the Jack Shea Sprint Memorial two-day speed skating meet Jan. 6-7 in Lake Placid, N.Y. The event is named after the former Olympian from Lake Placid. Gehring is a member of the U.S., Buffalo and Niagara Ontario speed skating clubs.