Carlino, Picciallo Win Gold at State Track & Field Championships

Immaculate Heart Academy's Gina Carlino won the long jump and Therisa Picciallo won the shot put Friday at the State Non-Public "A" Group Track & Field Championship Meet at Old Bridge's Lombardi Field.

Carlino jumped 17 feet 5 1/4 inches for the win. Her teammate Shaye Wisse was fourth with a jump of 16 feet 7 inches. Picciallo's winning throw in the shot put was 43 feet 6 1/4 inches.

Jen Pash won two medals as she placed fourth in the 400-meter run in a time of 58.87 and was fifth in the 100-meter dash in 12.95.

Freshman Natalie Miller improved on her pole vault by 1 foot from last week, jumping 8 feet 6 inches to place third in the pole vault.

Carlino, Picciallo, Wisse, Miller and Pash all qualify for next Thursday's State Meet of Champions.

The Group Championship meet continues Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. at Old Bridge's Lombardi Field, at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Old Bridge. Photos and results from Saturday's competition along with complete meet results will be posted after the conclusion of the meet.