Nate Johnson and JD Lloyd McKenna excel at Section 1 NYS track qualifier

Nate Johnson of John Jay-East Fishkill and JD Lloyd McKenna of Pearl River showcased their talents on June 4 at the Section 1 state track and field qualifier. Johnson recorded 4,039 points in the boys pentathlon, setting a national high school record. He also achieved a long jump of 25 feet, 4 inches, just shy of the state record. McKenna won the boys 800 with a season-best time of 1:51.92, ranking him second in New York this spring. Both athletes are considered strong contenders for the upcoming state championships.

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