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Parsippany Express Track and Field Strides Forward Winning First 3 Meets

Youth running team competes with local towns during the spring season.

The Parsippany Express Track and Field team is off to a great start having won each of their first three meets. At their latest meet, held on April 30th, they ran, jumped, and threw their way to victory over a solid Mendham team. The final score was 218 – 191. Prior to that, they defeated Denville by a score of 252-156, and Long Valley by a score of 206-203.

Their next stop will be in Randolph on Sunday, May 7th where they will be hoping to surge ahead to a 4-0 record.

The Parsippany Express Track and Field Team competes in the Lakeland Junior Track and Field League, which is comprised of approximately 15 other Morris County teams. The events athletes compete in are the 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter dashes; the 800 meter and one mile runs; as well as the long jump and shot put. Home meets are held typically held on Sunday afternoons at Parsippany Hills High School, and away meets are held at the hosting town’s high school. The season runs between early March through June and is open to athletes between the ages of 9 and 15.

For more information visit www.parsippanyexpresstrack.com or email communications@parsippanyexpresstrack.com.

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