Sports

Student Athlete Qualifies For State Track & Field Championship

Nicea Jones is a student at Malverne High School.

MALVERNE, NY — A speedy, student-athlete has qualified for the New York State Track and Field Championship.

Malverne High School student Nicea Jones ran the 300-meter sprint at 41.33 seconds in a qualifying meet.

The state championships take place on March 5 on Staten Island.

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