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Earl L. Vandermeulen HS Freshman State Champ In 100M Dash
"The bigger the moment the faster she runs. The school and community couldn't be prouder of her accomplishment." - Coach on Alexa Jacobs.
PORT JEFFERSON, NY — Earl L. Vandermeulen High School freshman Alexa Jacobs took home the state's Public High School Athletic Association's championship title in the 100m dash with a time of 12.36 on Saturday at Middletown High School, Port Jefferson School District officials said in a news release.
Jacobs ran a 12.38 in the semis on Friday, moving her along with seven other competitors to the final heat.
Athletic Director Adam Sherrard credited the athlete for keeping up the same pace all year.
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“The bigger the moment the faster she runs," he said. The school and community couldn’t be
prouder of her accomplishment."
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