Batavian Max Radley, a 2009 graduate of Batavia High School, earned a spot in the State University of New York Athletic Competition as a freshman on the track and field team at SUNY Fredonia.
The competition took place on May 7 at SUNY Brockport, and it allowed the top finishers in track and field events in the state university system to compete for a berth in the national competition.
Max's specialty is the Hammer Throw. He trained with Lou Paganello, of Batavia, who holds a two-time All-American Hammer record in 1979 and 1980. Paganello is also a four-time SUNYAC and NYST&FA Champion for hammer.
As a Fredonia freshman, Max with the Fredonia Indoor and Outdoor track team participated in meets in Boston, Tampa, Ohio and Pennsylvania under the leadership of Coach Liz Aldrich.
Max was on the Dean's List for the fall, 2009 semester. He is the son of Diana Radley, of Batavia, and Carl Radley, of Florida, and the grandson of Bill and Bea Radley. of Stafford.
