Indian Valley’s Adams wins State boys pole vault; East Canton boys post 2nd in 4×800 relay, Minerva girls 8th

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Indian Valley senior David Adams won the boys’ pole vault state final at Friday’s Division III State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus.

Adams posted a 16-2 mark, eclipsing his Regional-winning score of 16-1.

Fairless senior Brant Marchand finished fourth in the event, at a 15-2 total.

EAST CANTON BOYS FINISH 2ND IN 4×800 RELAY

East Canton’s boys 4×800 relay team finished in second place during Friday’s Division III finals.

The Hornets’ quartet of Nick Martino, Brylan Holland, Gabe Shilling, and Landen Demos finished with a total time of 8:00.90, just behind

Fort Loramie High School’s Colin Gasson, Frank Rethman, Trey Ranly, and Colten Gasson won the boys’ event with a total time of 7:53.18.

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MINERVA GIRLS EIGHTH IN 4×800 RELAY

While East Canton’s boys’ team posted a runner-up finish in the 4×800, Minerva High School took eighth place in the Division II girls’ event on Friday.

The Lions finished with a 9:34.70 time, compiled by runners Hera Hoffee, Kayla Crissman, Hannah Ison, and Jenna Cassidy.

The Lions were also represented in the girls’ high jump event by Abby Wheeler, who totaled a 5-2 mark for a tied-for-10th finish.

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