HVRHS track and field sends three to State Open

HVRHS track and field sends three to State Open

Ava Segalla cleared 5'2" in high jump at the CIAC State Open meet June 3.

Riley Klein

NEW BRITAIN — At the State Open meet June 3, featuring the best of each division in the state, Ava Segalla (sophomore) placed 7th in the girls high jump by clearing 5’2”. Kyle McCarron (junior) took 16th in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:31.70. Anthony Labbadia (sophomore) could not clear 6’0” and tied for 19th in the boys high jump.

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Kyle McCarron finished the 1600-meter in 4:31.70 at the CIAC State Open June 3.Riley Klein

Anthony Labbadia qualified for the State Open by clearing 6'0" in high jump at the Class S meet May 29.Riley Klein

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