Newtown High School’s Lauren Russo tied for fifth in the track and field State Open, at Willowbrook Park, in New Britain, on June 8. Russo pole vaulted 10 feet, and qualified for the New England championships, set to take place in Saco, Maine, on June 13.

Other notable Newtown performances from the State Open are as follows: 400 meter dash: 10. Hailey Conrad, 59.16. 300 hurdles: 13. Makenna Cerney, 48.25. Discus throw: 10. Micaela Nowacki, 107-03. Shot-Put: 17. Nowacki, 32-03.50.