Etienne Wins Loucks HJ Crown

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Etienne soars over the high bar at Loucks
Jyles Etienne has been lighting up the high jump scene in New York as of late, taking several strong attempts at 7-0 after winning at Saint Anthony's. The junior State Record of 7-2 may be on the mind, but Etienne has to clear the competition first. Expect a close competition over in the pits.
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This afternoon at the 49th Annual Glenn D. Loucks Games in White Plains, NY, Jyles Etienne added another title to his growing list of accomplishments. In a field of 30 jumpers, Etienne reigned, earning the victory with a leap of 6′ 6″.

Etienne joins Kevin Lockerbie as the only Loucks Games Champions in Stony Brook history. Lockerbie took the 400 crown in 1977 in a time of 48.5. The Loucks Games are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious high school invitationals in America.


Top 5 Results

1.Jyles EtienneStony Brook6′ 6″
2.Safir ScottGreenwich6′ 4″
3.Zaviir BerryGuilderland6′ 4″ (J)
4.Connor KennyNew Fairfield6′ 2″
5.Judah JamesDanbury6′ 2″ (J)
5.Connor PallmanSachem North6′ 2″ (J)

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