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Orange HS track standout Kevin Jones wins 55m dash at sectional indoor meet

Joe Ragozzino Published: February 13, 2025 | Updated: April 8, 2025 1 minute read
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Orange senior Kevin Jones wears his medals from North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 State Championships at the Bennett Center in Toms River.

Orange senior Kevin Jones wears his medals from North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 State Championships at the Bennett Center in Toms River. (Photo Courtesy of Orange High School head track and field coach Akil Boucaud).

ORANGE, NJ — Orange High School senior indoor track and field standout Kevin Jones won the boys 55-meter dash at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 State Championships at the Bennett Center in Toms River on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Jones was clocked in 6.54 seconds. He also took third place in the 400-meter dash in 51.77.

On the girls’ side, OHS senior Gabrielle Fisher took ninth place in the 400-meter dash.

With his top-six efforts, Jones qualified for the NJSIAA’s Group 3 State Championships at the Bennett Center on Saturday, Feb. 22.

 

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