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Track 2023: HKHS Boys and Girls Teams Open Season with Victories

By Matt Diglio
John Panzera in 300 hurdles Photo by Matt Diglio
Leah Chester High Jump Photo by Matt Diglio

(April 21, 2023) — On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the Haddam Killingworth Boys and Girls track teams opened their seasons as they hosted a tri-meet against Portland and Hale-Ray.  Both teams came away with two victories on the day as the boys defeated Hale-Ray by a score of 126-12 and Portland by a score of 73-72 to start their dual meet season 2-0.  Leading the way for the Cougars were the following event winners: Alex Lara 800 (2:03.0), Jack Cozean 1600 (5:00), John Panzera 110 hurdles (17.3) and 300 hurdles (47.3), Tim Cavrell shot put (39’1″), Kevin White long jump (18’9″) and Jaden Fazone triple jump (29’2″).

The H-K girls team also went 2-0 on the day to begin their dual meet season as they defeated Hale-Ray by a score of 132-11 and beat Portland 83-66.  Leading the way for the Cougars were the following event winners: Mariella Fulcher 100 (12.8) and 200 (27.7), Jayani Bennett 100 hurdles (17.5), Delaney Aronson 300 hurdles (56.8), Margaret Robinson javelin (61’7″), Kaleigh Nelligan pole vault (6’6″), Leah Chester long jump (15’1″) and triple jump (32’0″).  The Girls 4×400 relay team was also victorious on the afternoon to contribute valuable team points.
 

The track teams will next be in action on Tuesday April 25, 2023, as they once again host a tri-meet against East Hampton and North Branford.

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