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Huge performances by Sofia Swindell in the hurdles, Allison Lee in the 5000m, the Lawrenceville girls 4×400m, and many more.
A couple dozen Mercer County high schoolers competed at this large meet for track clubs.
Top performances include Mercer County #1 times in the 200m by Sofia Swindell (Lawrenceville, Sr.) and in the 800m by Stella Blanchard (Wilberforce, So.).
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NJ.com’s girls rankings for week 1 include:
#2 Allison Lee (WWP North, Sr.)
#13 Kajol Karra (Princeton, Sr.)
#21 Grace Hegedus (Princeton, Jr.)
#29 Laura Sallade (Wilberforce, Sr.)
#30 Sydney Young (Hopewell Valley, Jr.)
#32 Eowyn Deess (Princeton, Jr.)
Here are the Mercer County girls in NJ.com’s preseason rankings:
#2 Allison Lee (WWP North, Sr.)
#12 Kajol Karra (Princeton, Sr.)
#22 Grace Hegedus (Princeton, Jr.)
#33 Laura Sallade (Wilberforce, Sr.)
#34 Sydney Young (Hopewell Valley, Jr.)
#35 Eowyn Deess (Princeton, Jr.)
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.
Wilberforce is the team “Making Their Move” behind the favorites Villa Walsh in NJ.com’s preview of the Non-Public B girls teams. Laura Sallade, who was 3rd at groups last year, looks like she’ll take an even bigger leap this year after setting big track PRs. Stella Blanchard “was one of Mercer County’s biggest track stars this past spring.” Also highlighted are Emily Prothero, Sophia Vardeman, and incoming freshman Leana Brangwynne.
Who will be Mercer County’s top girls this fall? Here are some names and faces to know — and cheer on!