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Several schools were in action this past Tuesday and Wednesday, including a few schools that had their season openers. Read highlights from the Bob James Invitational, the Peddie Winter Invitational, and SJTCA #3.
Many Mercer County schools opened their seasons this week with meets across the state. See some of the top performances here.
The brand-new track at the Lawrenceville School was built for fast times, and it delivered at the 2025 Poreda Invitational. Here are some highlights from Mercer County athletes.
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MileSplit NJ highlights the amazing run by Union Catholic’s Paige Sheppard, who broke the New Jersey 1600m record with a 4:44.77 on the newly resurfaced indoor track at the Lawrenceville School. It also talks about Blair Bartlett (Lawrenceville, So.) who got 2nd with an incredible 4:51.81, which is US #2 right now.
Catalina Holliday (Nottingham, Sr.) makes NJ.com’s list of ten girl throwers to watch this indoor season. The article highlights that she took second at the Meet of Champions and finished the season. with the #4 throw in NJ. It also includes a great photo of her throwing at the outdoor Meet of Champions.
Sean Wilton (Princeton, Sr.) is one of ten throwers on NJ.com’s list of boys to watch this indoor track season. They list all the meets Wilton won last year and note that he “returns with an N.J. No. 6 55-5¼ PR.”
NJ.com’s list of girl runners to watch this winter includes Tessa Hughes (Peddie), Sofia Swindell (Lawrenceville), Blair Bartlett (Lawrenceville), and Allison Lee (WW-P North).
Lawrence’s Tristan Jusino-Lansing makes NJ.com’s list of boy sprinters to watch this winter. He was “was one of Central Jersey’s best in the hurdles last season.”
Allison Lee (WW-P North) speaks with the Community News about her running journey, her racing mindset, and her past XC season, including her race at the Meet of Champions. Coach Deanna Altvater also talks about Lee’s leadership on WW-P North’s girls team.
A few local schools kicked off their winter breaks with track meets this weekend. Check out some of the top performances here.