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Julius Kinsler (WWP South) is silver in 400m, Tessa Hughes (Peddie) takes 4th in a fast 55mH, Hightstown 4×400m breaks 49-year-old school record, Allison Lee (WWP North) and Agrim Jha (WWP North) crush 1600m splits in the DMR, and much more.
Hopewell Valley’s Curley surges to the Group 2 title with a huge PR, and several others put themselves in great position for a wild card entry to the Meet of Champions.
WWP North’s Lee breaks CVC 3200m record with a 10:19, Wilberforce’s Blanchard dominates Non-Public B 800m, Notre Dame’s Schmitz stuns for Non-Public A shot put title, and several others advance to the Meet of Champions.
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NJ.com’s reporters Bakari Tice (for boys) and Corey Annan (for girls) shine a light on 8-9 talented runners in each group who have been flying under the radar this season.
The Group 2 boys include John O’Leary (Allentown, Sr.). “O’Leary has built an impressive résumé this season with a string of strong performances across major events.”
The Group 2 girls include Addison Frascella (Allentown, Fr.), along with a nice photo of her at the Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational. “With Allentown graduating its No. 1 runner from last year, having a freshman like Frascella step into that role so quickly has helped keep Allentown competitive.”
The Group 3 girls include Anna Wilson (Hopewell Valley, Jr.). “When Hopewell Valley is healthy, this is one of the better teams in the state. Wilson is a big part of their lineup and showed it on Thursday.”
The Non-Public A/B girls include Kayla Peckens (Princeton Day, Fr.). “Princeton Day should be excited about their future with Peckens leading the lineup.”
NJ.com selects Princeton Day as the favorite to win the boys Non-Public B group championship this season, given their “strong returning core and a proven postseason pedigree.” Grayson McLaughlin leads the charge for the defending champions, along with Edward Letko, Alexander Chia, Luke Nolte, and Michael Zhou. (Track Mercer note: Letko will not be returning for Princeton Day this season.)
Wilberforce is one of two teams “Making Their Move” behind Princeton Day. They are led by Elias Edwards, Micah Brox, Cade Wilson, and Henry Jepson.
NJ.com selected sophomore Eowyn Deess as Princeton’s MVP. She beat her previous Holmdel PR by over a minute and gave Princeton three runners in the Top 20. As the Princeton Day boys’ MVP, NJ.com selected Grayson McLaughlin, who has led Princeton Day all season and continued to do so in the biggest race of the year. He bested his previous Holmdel PR by over 30 seconds.
NJ.com picks Princeton Day to win the Non-Public B boys championship over main contenders Moorestown Friends, Rutgers Prep, St. Rose, Wilberforce. The Grayson McLaughlin and Edward Letko are two of five “Runners to Watch,” and Alexander Chia and Michael Zhou can place in the Top 15.
WWP North’s Allison Lee amazed with a US #4 10:07 in the 3200m, while Wilberforce’s Stella Blanchard dropped a US #10 2:08 in the 800m. Also taking home medals were WWP North’s Agrim Jha in the 1600m, WWP South’s Julius Kinsler in the 400m, Hopewell Valley’s Finnegan Curley in the 3200m, and Hightstown’s Chloe Lewis in the long jump.