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Newtown Runners Qualify for New England Championships

The girls cross country team placed in the top six at the State Open Friday to qualify.

Newtown will be represented at the New England Cross Country Championships next weekend, as the girls’ team will compete based on its outstanding showing in Friday’s State Open at Wickham Park in Manchester.

The Nighthawks placed fifth with 180 points. The top six teams and first 25 individuals at the State Open qualify for the New Englands, to be run Saturday, Nov. 14 at Thetford Academy, just outside of White River Junction, VT.

Two Newtown runners won individual medals for placing in the top 25: senior Sarah Mawdsley (10th) and junior Erin Tressler (14th). Senior Emma Bayuk also ran well, finishing 35th in the field of 181.

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Photo credits: Tim Jensen

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