The boys outdoor track & field team finished fourth overall at the Rhode Island State Championship meet this Sunday. The following Townies placed during the meet: Jack Pawlik 1st place in the 100 meter and 200 meter and first team all-state in both events. The boys 4x400 meter relay consisting of Julian Monteiro, Kwamahn Gilliard, Julius Cortes, and Justin Jardine 2nd place and 2nd team all-state, the boys 4x100 meter relay consisting of Julius Cortes, Justin Jardine, Kwamahn Gilliard, and Jack Pawlik 2nd place and 2nd team all-state. Justin Jardine 3rd place and third team all-state. Julius Cortes 7th place in the 400 meter. Julian Monteiro 8th place in the 300 meter hurdles. Kwamahn Gilliard 8th place in the 100 meter.
The team also broke three school records during the meet. Justin Jardine broke the school record in the 400 meter, and both the 4x100 meter relay team and 4x400 meter relay teams also broke the school records.
“My congratulations to this team and best of luck at both the New Englands and Nationals. These athletes work very hard and represented East Providence High School with class, determination and great effort,” said veteran Townie coach Bob Lyons.
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