Wasserman and Chery claim gold at state track championships

Sloan Wasserman and Claudel Chery led a strong performance at the state track meet held at Webster Schroeder High School on Sunday. Wasserman won gold in the girls steeplechase with a U.S. No. 1 time of 6:38.36, while Chery achieved a personal best of 4:08.19 for gold in the boys 1,600. Both athletes set new benchmarks for their events, with Wasserman moving into second place for all-time Section 1 rankings and Chery posting a national-leading time. This championship day also saw notable finishes from local athletes in various events, including Trinity Dunn and Adriana Pettinelli earning medals in their respective races. The focus now shifts to preparations for upcoming collegiate competitions as several state champions are set to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next year.

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