Eva Roberts
Pinkerton, Sr., 100
Placed fifth at Meet of Champions (12.46), third at Division Is (12.52) and ran 12.38 (second in area) at New Englands. Also placed third at Ottaviani Invitational (12.84) and Nashua North Invitational (12.75) and second at Londonderry Invitational (12.51). In 200 was fifth (26.46, fourth in area) at Division Is. Member of 4×100 relay that set Eagle-Tribune area record with 47.88 for win at Division Is and was third at New Englands (48.57) and second at Meet of Champions (48.87).
Rayniah Mercedat
Central Catholic, Sr., 200
Repeat Eagle-Tribune All-Star. Placed third at MVCs (26.83) and fifth at Ottaviani Invitational (28.02). In 400 was eighth at Meet of Champions (area-best 57.81) and first at MVCs (58.05) and Andover Boosters (58.05) and was second at Jack Lang Invitational (58.72). Member of 4×100 that won Andover Boosters title (4:05.58), was second at MVCs (4:08.00), fifth at Division 1s (4:03.85) and sixth at Meet of Champions (4:01.09).
Charlotte Beaudoin
Timberlane, Soph., 400
Placed fourth at Meet of Champions (59.41), third at Division Is (59.27), second at Seacoast Invitational (59.66) and third at Black Bear Invitational (58.84, second in area). In 200, was fourth at Seacoast Invitational (26.98) and first at Winnacunnet Open (26.98). Member of 4×400 that was eighth at Meet of Champions (4:19.29) and 4×100 relay that won Winnacunnet title (52.39). Member of spirit squad in fall. Big brother Hunter was boys track standout this spring.
Erika Wojcik
North Andover, Sr., 800
“One of the mentally toughest racers I have ever coached,” said coach Rick Dellechiaie. Won MVC title (area-best 2:14.89), was third at Division 2s (2:16.85) and second at Andover Boosters (2:15.59). Took sixth in mile at Division 2s (5:08.59, third in area). Member of 4xmile that placed fifth at Nike Nationals (21:38.90) and 4×400 that was fourth at Division 2s (4:07.20). Indoor track All-Star. Midfielder in soccer. Will run at Southern New Hampshire.
Claire DeMersseman
Andover, Jr., Mile
Seeded fourth, surged to title at MVCs (area-best 5:03.72). Took second in 2-mile (11:39.13, fourth in area) at Ottaviani Invitational. In 800, placed fourth at Andover Boosters (2:19.21, fifth in area) and fifth at Boston Mid-Distance Classic (2:22.0). Member of 4×800 relay that won MVC title (9:50.19) and was fourth at Division 1s (9:52.87) and 4×400 that was third at Andover Boosters (4:12.37). Eagle-Tribune cross country All-Star.
Nicole Kroon
North Andover, Jr., 2-mile
Finished second at MVCs (area-best 11:08.07), eighth at Division 2s (11:36.63), third at Ottaviani Invitational (11:56.10), fourth at Andover Boosters (11:30.47) and fifth at Weston Twilight Meet (11:15.50). Member of 4×800 that was sixth at Division 1s (9:59.51) and fifth at MVCs (10:21.54). Member of 4xmile team that was sixth at Nike Nationals. Eagle-Tribune cross country All-Star. Three-sport captain-elect.
Contessa Silva
Pinkerton, Sr., distance
Repeat Eagle-Tribune All-Star. Took second in 3,200 at Division Is in area-best 11:04.98. That converts to 11:08.84 2-mile, less than a second off area-best. Also placed second at Meet of Champions (11:20.53) and 13th at New Englands (11:18.65). Won mile at Ottaviani Invitational (5:26.15). Placed second in 1,600 (5:10.94) at Londonderry Invitational. Member of 4×800 that win Meet of Champions title (9:28.29). Eagle-Tribune cross country All-Star.
Jaheidy Ortiz
Gr. Lawrence, Jr., 100 Hurdles
Ran area-best 16.15 to take seventh at Division 4s. Won CAC title (16.54) and was second (17.32) at State Vocational Championship. In 400 hurdles, was eight at Division 4s (1:09.75, fourth in area), first at CACs (1:11.48) and second at State Vocational Championship (1:14.80). Placed second at CACs in triple jump (32-6). Lost one event all regular season. Indoor track standout. Already receiving college track interest.
Juliana Yankowsky
North Andover, Soph., 400 Hurdles
Took second at Andover Boosters in area-best 1:07.66. Placed third at MVCs (1:09.33), first at MVC Freshman-Sophomore Invitational (11:09.37) and seventh at Ottaviani Invitational (1:13.40). Finished fourth in Division 2 Pentathlon, winning 800 (2:31.86) and taking second in high jump (4-9). Member of 4×400 that took second at Andover Boosters (1:07.66) and fourth at Division 2s (4:07.20) and MVCs (4:12.40).
Maddie Goncalves
Haverhill, Jr., Shot Put
Already one of the best shot putters in region history. Placed third at Meet of Champions with 41-7, a school record and fourth-best in Eagle-Tribune area history, less than two feet off all-time record (43-3.5). Placed second at Division 1s (41-5), fifth at New Englands (40-1) and won titles at MVCs (41-4.25), Andover Boosters (38-9.75) and Ottaviani Invitational (38-0). Repeat Eagle-Tribune All-Star. Two-time Eagle-Tribune indoor track All-Star.
Makenna Dube
North Andover, Sr., Discus
Won Division 2 title with 125-8, the area best by more than 16 feet. Also earned wins at MVCs (116-5), Andover Boosters (124-9), Ottaviani Invitational (120-8) and MSTCA Division 2 Relays (117-11). Was eighth at Meet of Champions (110-9). In shot put, was second at MVCs (39-1, second in area) and Andover Boosters (38-3.25) and was third at Ottaviani Invitational (36-6) and Division Relays (36-3). Will throw at Stonehill.
Franchesca Thurston
Cen Catholic, Jr., Javelin
Threw area-best 125-11 to place 12th in championship division at New Balance Nationals, the seventh best in Eagle-Tribune area history, less than five feet off all-time mark. Took second at Division 1s (122-8), fifth at Meet of Champions (118-5) and scored victories at MVCs (108-4), Andover Boosters (110-1), Jack Lang Invitational (107-9) and Ottaviani Invitational (101-6). Was second at MSTCA Division 1 Relays (116-9).
Elif Altunkilic
North Andover, Sr., Throws
Tremendously versatile. In shot put was second at Division 2s (38-7.25), fifth at Meet of Champions (39-1) and third at MVCs (37-5.25) and Andover Boosters (37-2.5). In discus, was third at Ottaviani Invitational (102-1), fifth at Andover Boosters (96-7) and MVCs (98-2) and eighth at Division 2s (98-7). In javelin, was fourth at Division 2s (110-0), second at MVCs (100-7) and third at Andover Boosters (109-9). Will attend Northeastern.
Macy Daigle
Central Catholic, Sr., High Jump
One of the premier high jumpers in Eagle-Tribune area history. Career PR of 5-7 is tied for third best ever in area. Repeat Eagle-Tribune outdoor and indoor track All-Star. Placed third at Meet of Champions (area-best 5-6). Earned wins at MVCs (5-4), Division 1s (5-4) and Ottaviani Invitational (5-4). Was second at Andover Boosters (5-4). Placed third in long jump (15-9.5) at Jack Lang Invitational and fourth it triple jump (33-5.5) at MVCs. Midfielder in soccer.
Naylhea Aguero
Cen Catholic, Soph., Long Jump
Exploded onto scene in first year of varsity track. Placed fourth at Andover Boosters in area-best 17-7.25. Added fourths at MVCs (16-7.75) and Ottaviani Invitational (17-1.75). Scored wins at MVC Freshman-Sophomore Invitational (16-10) and Jack Lang Invitational (16-3.75). In triple jump, was second at MVCs (35-3.75, second in area) and first at MVC Freshman-Sophomore (34-0). Took sixth in 200 at Jack Lang Invitational (28.02).
Anya Neira
Cen Catholic, Sr., Triple Jump
Repeat Eagle-Tribune All-Star. Placed fourth at Meet of Champions (area-best 37-4.25). Earned wins at MVCs (35-8.25), Ottaviani Invitational (36-7.5) and MSTCA Division 1 Relays (36-0.75) and was second at Andover Boosters (36-8.75). In 200, was first at Andover Boosters (26.31, third in area) and third at Ottaviani Invitational (27.33). Member of 4×100 that was third at MVCs (51.25). Top scholar-athlete and soccer defender. Will run at UMass Lowell.
Danielle Bates
Timberlane, Frosh., Jumps
Breakout star. In high jump, won Meet of Champions title (5-4) and Division I title (5-4) and placed third at New Englands (5-5, second in area). In triple jump, was fifth at Division 1s (34-7.25, third in area), seventh at Meet of Champions (34-1.75) and second at Seacoast Invitational (34-3.5). Placed eighth in 100 (17.64) at Seacoast Invitational. Also a member of 2023 Division I champion soccer team and ski team.
Lily Brown
Andover, Sr., Pole Vault
Repeat Eagle-Tribune All-Star. Won MVC title (10-6). Placed 10th at New Englands (area-best 10-9). Was fourth at Division 1s (10-6), sixth at Meet of Champions (10-6), second at Andover Boosters (10-0) and earned win at Ottaviani Invitational (10-0). Was second at MSTCA Division 1 Relays (9-5.75). Set school-record (11-0) as junior. Former elite gymnast. Top midfielder in soccer.
Kelly Wright
Windham, Jr., Heptathlon
Placed fifth at New Hampshire Decathlon/Heptathlon Championship with 2,999 points, winning the javelin (99-8) and fifth in the shot put (29-7.75). In javelin, won Meet of Champions title (106-7), was second at Division Is (103-10) and second at Nashua North Invitational (102-6) and Pelham Invitational (96-11). Softball outfielder/pitcher helped lead Jags to Division I quarterfinals. Volleyball captain in fall. Throws shot put in winter track (PR of 31-7.25).