Merli Invitational
Written 12/27/2016, the ranking notes in the recap represent the rankings as of 12/26/2016.
The Howell girls ran the first sub-10 time in the 4x800 meter of the season, posting a 9:59.32 for the win NJ#1. On the boys side Freehold Twp ran 8:12.32 for NJ#2 US#3.
Josh Ward of South Plainfield cleared 14-0 in the pole vault for NJ#2, that is his first competition of the indoor season, won the 2016 Meet of Champions with a 14-6 vault.
In the 55 meter hurdles Juan Alejandro of Perth Amboy went for NJ#3 this season with a 7.57, that is a major PR for him having never gone under 7.75 before.
Megan Quimby of Lenape Regional continued her great start to the season winning the 1600 meter with a 5:12.08. She's already posted a 5:11.70 which has her as the state leader so far this winter.
And lastly another noted highlight goes to Dakota Gerges of Sayreville who won the 400 meter dash with a 60.59 NJ#5.
| TRACK | TIME (W) | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55m | 6.68 | 2018 | |
| 400m | 51.31 | 2017 | |
| 1600m | 4:35.33 | 2017 | |
| 55mH | 7.57 | 2017 | |
| RELAY | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | |
| 4x400m | 3:32.31 | ||
| FIELD | TIME (W) | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE |
| High Jump | 6-2 | 2019 | |
| Pole Vault | 14-0 | 2017 | |
| Shot Put | 50-9.5 | 2017 | |
| OTHER | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | |
| 4x800m | 8:12.32 |
| TRACK | TIME (W) | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55m | 7.61 | 2019 | |
| 400m | 1:00.59 | 2017 | |
| 1600m | 5:12.08 | 2017 | |
| 55mH | 9.28 | 2017 | |
| RELAY | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | |
| 4x400m | 4:11.02 | ||
| FIELD | TIME (W) | ATHLETE/TEAM | GRADE |
| High Jump | 5-0 | 2017 | |
| Pole Vault | 10-6 | 2018 | |
| Shot Put | 35-1 | 2018 | |
| OTHER | TIME | ATHLETE/TEAM | |
| 4x800m | 9:59.32 |