Lexington Girls Win MIAA Division 1 Track & Field Championships, Newton North Takes Second
D-I Track & Field Championships, Day 2: Lexington girls place first, Newton North takes second
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At the MIAA Division 1 Track & Field State Championships held at Westfield State University, Lexington girls secured their second consecutive title with 118 points, while Newton North finished second with 75 points. Key performances included Aubrey Deardorf's triple jump victory and Ainsley Cuthbertson's wins in discus and shot put.
- 01Lexington's Aubrey Deardorf won the triple jump with a mark of 38 feet, 7.75 inches and earned two additional medals.
- 02Ainsley Cuthbertson won both the discus and shot put events, contributing significantly to Lexington's overall score.
- 03Lexington set a state season record in the 4x800 relay with a time of 9:17.26.
- 04Newton North's Blake MacNeal won the long jump and placed second in the triple jump.
- 05Needham's Greta Hammer recorded the fastest 2-mile time in Massachusetts this season.
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The MIAA Division 1 Track & Field State Championships concluded on Sunday at Westfield State University, where Lexington girls dominated the competition to secure their second consecutive title with a total of 118 points. Aubrey Deardorf played a pivotal role, winning the triple jump and earning medals in the long jump and 100-meter dash. Ainsley Cuthbertson also excelled, winning both the discus and shot put events. Lexington's performance was complemented by Amelia Whorton, who won the 800 meters and the mile, and contributed to a state record in the 4x800 relay. Newton North finished second with 75 points, led by Blake MacNeal's victory in the long jump. Other notable performances included Sophie Finkelstein's strong finishes in the 100 and 200 meters. Needham's Greta Hammer shone with a victory in the 2-mile and a second-place finish in the mile, showcasing her consistent training throughout the season. The top ten teams included Wachusett Regional, Andover, and Needham, among others.
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The success of Lexington and Newton North in the championships highlights the strength of their track and field programs, encouraging community support for athletics.
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