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Westfield Blue Devils Host 25th Annual Relays

Athletes showed their support for Boston.

The Westfield High School track and field team hosted the 25th annual Blue Devil Relays on April 20 at Kehler Stadium. Top teams from across the state competed in the meet.

In addition to posting some fast times, many showed their support for the victims of the Boston Marathon shooting by writing "Run for Boston," "Vault for Boston," "Throw for Boston," or "Jump for Boston" on their arms and legs. 

Westfield team highlights:

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Girls

Sophomores Johanna Mermer and Meghan O'Dwyer, Junior Gabrielle Stravach, and Senior Lily Burtness placed second in the Distance Medley Relay

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Sophomores Natalie Marcotullio and Meghan O'Dwyer, Junior Gabrielle Stravach, and Senior Lily Burtness placed third in the 4x800 relay

Sophomore Natalie Marcotullio, junior Sophia Goldschmidt and Amanda Fischer, and senior Lily Burtness placed third in the 4x400 relay

Sophomore Mae Devin and junior Ida Chen placed first in the pole vault relay

Junior Christina Mosco and senior Meghan Reilly placed second in the javelin relay

Boys

Seniors Daniel Luzzi, Michael Reilly, Patrick Terry, and Robert Marczydlo placed fourth in the 4x800 relay

Junior Matthew Luppino and seniors Daniel Luzzi, Joseph Obiajulu, and Kevin Smith placed first in the Distance Medley Relay

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