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New Canaan Girl to Compete in NFL Punt, Pass & Kick New York Jets Team Championship

Cheer Lilly Krongard on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. She already placed first in her age group in a sectional competition.

NEW CANAAN, CT—New Canaan resident Lilly Krongard will compete Nov. 27 in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick New York Jets Team Championship after placing first in her age group in the sectional competition.

Each participant takes part in a punt, pass and kick competitions that are scored on distance and accuracy. Ten winners will be introduced to the crowd at the end of the competition.

Lilly is a 6th grade student at New Canaan Country School.

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