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CONGRATULATIONS TO KATIE THONGCHANH FOR BEING NAMED NEC WINTER TRACK ALL-STARS. HULLERIE MCGUFFIE AND MACKENZIE COPPINGER MADE HONORABLE MENTION. THE GIRLS TEAM ALSO WON THE NEC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD.

MACKENZIE COPPINGER, Lynn Classical - Sophomore ... Placed in every dual meet (six first-place finishes) in the shot put (28-0) ... Honor roll student ... Varsity soccer and softball player ... Elected as captain for next season.

HULERIE McGUFFIE, Classical - Sophomore ... Qualified for states in the 300(44.7) ... Anchor of the relay team ... Honor roll student.

KATIE THONGCHANH, Lynn Classical - Senior captain ... Undefeated in dual meets in the high hurdles (8.1) ... Placed in every meet in the high jump (4-8) ... Finished third in the NEC meet ... Coaches award and MVP recipient.

Item Roundup: Congratulations to Katie Thongchanh on a great season and a 3rd Place finish at the NEC Championships that took place at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. Hilerie McGuffie placed third in the 300 meter race.

Katie Thongchanh of Classical goes airborne in the high jump during a meet against English at Tech on Thursday. (ITEM PHOTO / OWEN O'ROURKE)

As track meets go, they don't get a whole lot closer than this one.

The Classical girls defeated English, 48-37, Thursday at Lynn Tech. This is the first time in three years the Rams have won the showdown for city bragging rights.

The key for Classical was a sweep of the shot put, led by Mackenzie Coppinger (26-5 1/4), who has placed in that event in every meet. Adriana Raymond came in second and Sopheary Chau, third.

Senior captain Katie Thongchanh won the 50 hurdles (8.3). She was undefeated in that event this season. She also took second in the high jump with a personal best 4-8. Allison Kurpiel won the 2-mile (14:45.4). The Rams went two-three in the other races, with the exception being in the 600.

English's Henry sisters were tough to beat with Alex taking first in the 1,000 (3:34.1) and Shawna winning the 600 (2:04.8) and the high jump. Leah Hall took first in the 50 (6.8); Bianca Fowler won the 300 (44.5).

"We have six seniors," Classical coach Lauren Phelps said. "They showed a lot of leadership this year. The team really came together and that's a tribute to them."

Classical is 1-6 with a nonleague meet against Everett on tap for Monday. The Northeastern Conference meet will be held Thursday at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury.

Salem 53, Classical 33

At Gloucester, the Rams (0-5) had wins from Katie Thongchanh in the 50 hurdles (8.3); Daybelis Delarosa in the 50 (6.9) and Hulerie McGuffie in the 300 (40.4). Salem (1-3) picked up firsts from Darcy Theriault, high jump (4-6); Tatyana Janes, shot put (26-10 1/2); Ali Monaco, 600 (1:41.7); Erin Burke, 1,000 (3:23.9); Milly Canela, mile (6:34.6) and Marissa Osgood, 2-mile (14:16).

Peabody 67, Classical 19

At Tech, the Rams (0-4, 0-2) won three events but Peabody's (2-1, 2-0) lineup was too much.

Mackenzie Coppinger won the shotput (24-7) for Classical. Katie Thongchanh won the 50 hurdles (8.1) and Hulerie McGuffie took the 300 (45.3).

The Tanners got wins from Amanda Nielsen in the high jump (4-8); Cayla Bucci, 50 dash (6.6); Andrea Saccardo, 600 (1:49.7); Jenna Pickard, 1,000 (3:29.5); Saleena Glowick (6:09.5) and Melissa Pierce, 2-mile (14:01.0).

Marblehead 70, Classical 16

At Marblehead, Sarah Bittermann won the high jump (4-8) and the 600 meters (1:47) for the Magicians (3-0).

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Marblehead also had wins from Marina Hare, shot put (25-2 1/2); Renee Smith, 55 (7.9); Mary Keroack, 300 (43.9); Madeline Piela, 1,000 (3:16.2); Maura Turbridy, mile (5:51.7); and Kristy Henrich, two-mile (13:14.2). The Rams (0-3) had a win from Katie Thongchanh in the 55-meter hurdles (9.6).

Beverly 67, Classical 14

At Peabody, Katie Thongchanh had a good day for the Rams, winning the high jump (4-6) and the 45-yard hurdles, 7.1. Beverly won the remaining events, led by Monica Adler, who took first in the shot put (27-8) and the 1,000 (2:52.5). Molly Hannigan won the 45 dash (6.4); Brenna Bailey, mile (6:08); Heidi Bezemes, 300 (43.3); Wendy Marciano, 600 (1:41.1); and Jess Gomes, two-mile (13:47).

Swampscott 58, Classical 24

At Lynn, the Big Blue got their first win in over a year. Casey Connolly won the dash; Lindsay Walsh, mile (5:30); Hannah King, 600 (1:57); and Emma Walsh, 1,000 (3:43).

For Classical, Katie Thongchanh was a double winner, taking the hurdles and high jump. Mackenzie Coppinger was second in the shot put (27-0) while Dabelis Delarosa was second in the hurdles.

Congratulations to the Girls Team for winning the NEC North Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations to our new NEC All-Stars :Katie Thongchanh and Jillian Adams.

English 51 - Classical 35

In the girls meet, winners for English (1-6, 1-4 Northeastern Conference Large) included: Bianca Fowler, high jump (4-8) and 300 (45.5); Maria Arzu, 50 hurdles (8.6); Shakira Llewellyn, 50 dash (6.7); Shawna Henry, 600 (1:56.1); Methun Jalal, 1,000 (3:55.2); Alexandra Henry, mile (6:23.6); Haley Hanlon, 2-mile (15:01.1); and the relay (4:47.6).

For Classical (0-7, 0-5 NEC Large), Jaime Behen was the lone winner, in the shot put (26-2).

Beverly 67, Classical 19

At Beverly, Beverly's Katie Tibbets won the shot put (29-81/2) and the high jump (4-10) to help the Panthers remain undefeated at 6-0, 4-0 in the Northeastern Conference. Classical (0-6, 0-4) had strong showings from Jillian Adams and Kayla Walleston, who went two-three in the high jump; Jaime Behen, third in the shot put; Katie Thongchanh, second in the 50 hurdles; Katie Fitzgerald, second in the 50 and Le Nguyen, second in the 600. Adams also took a second in the 300. Christine Francois took third in the 1,000 and Allison Kurpiel took second in the 2-mile.

Revere 54, Classical 26

At Revere, Classical's Jillian Adams won the high jump (4-6) and 300 (43.6) and teammate Katie Fitzgerald took first in the 50 (6.8). Revere had wins from Brian Scata in the shot put (25-111/2); Victoria DeVincent, the 50 (9.3): Taren Kershaw, the 600 (1:46); Jessica Simpson, the 1,000 (3:17.2); Colby Hough, mile (5:57.8) and Joanna Green, 2-mile (14:21.9).

Salem 57.5, Classical 28.5

At Beverly, the Rams (0-2) took the top spot in four events, but Salem had the depth. Jillian Adams won the high jump for Classical (4-2); Jaime Behen, the shot put (25-7 3/2); Katie Thongchanh, the 50 hurdles (9.3) and Katie Fitzgerald, the 50 (6.9).

Salem's first-place finishers were Desiree Deleon, the 300 (42.3); Ali Monaco, the 600 (1:42.8); Erin Burke, the 1,000 (3:17.9); Marissa Osgood, the mile (6:16.3) and Nicole Maurice, the 2-mile (14:32). Salem (1-1) won the relay.

Danvers 55, Classical 31

At Swampscott, the Falcons enjoyed seven first-place finishes: Courtney Godfrey, high jump (4-6); Jennifer Williams, 55 (8.2); Christina Kaczynski, 600 (1:47.5); Christina Montefusco, 1,000 (3:28.2); Lindsey Dattoli, mile (6:24.2); and Anna Dokins, 2-mile (14:16.6).

The Rams had two individual first-place finishes: Jaime Behen, shot put (26-1 1/4), and Katie Thongchanh, 55 hurdles (8.2). Classical also won the relay (4:56).

At Gloucester, Fallon Gaudet was the lone Ram to finish in first. She took home the top honors in the 55 (7.1). Katie Thongchanh placed second in the 55 hurdles (9.3), 3rd place finish for Kayla Walleston in the high jump.

The Fishermen had nine first-place finishers: Isabel Pett, high jump (5-0) and 55 hurdles (8.9); Olivia Brown, shot put (29-4 1/2); Courtney Smith, 300 (43.6); Jennavie Orrell, 600 (1:37.8); Claire Plueler, 1,000 (3:08); Abbie Rogers, mile (5:42.3); Emily Powers, 2-mile (13:41.3); and relay (4:38.8).