Sports
Xavier, Mercy High School Runners Qualify for New England Championships
The Xavier boys team and an individual girl from Mercy will compete next weekend based on stellar performances at Friday's State Open.
MANCHESTER, CT — The boys cross country team from Xavier High School finished third in the State Open championship Friday at Wickham Park in Manchester.
Robbie Cozean (5th) placed in the top 25 for the Falcons, who advance to the New England Cross Country Championships Nov. 12 at Ponaganset High School in North Scituate, R.I.
Mercy will be represented in the girls race at the New Englands by Bridgid Selfors, who placed fourth at the Open.
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