Tough turnaround for us going from the class meet Wednesday night to All-States this afternoon. But Mike Donovan, despite being seeded 21st, was the surprise of the day over at the Triple Jump. He cleared 43'0, to easily have the best mark in his flight. When the second flight (higher seeds) went, he was only eclipsed by the two 46'+ superstars, leaving him third entering the nine-person finals. Two others just sneaked by him at the end, but his 43'0 mark was good for fifth overall!
Mike's the first guy to medal at All-States since his brother in 2010. He'll be competing Saturday at Thornton Academy in Maine at the New England Championships against the best 36 triple jumpers in the region.
Eve Bagley nearly matched her time from last week, running 69.48 to take 26th in the 400 meter hurdles. Sydney Snow, facing a loaded mile field, took 16th at 5:19.59, nearly upsetting a sub-5 girl from her race on Wednesday.
Good job by all braving the wind, and 72 hour "break" between meets today!
