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Benjamin girls track and field wins back-to-back state titles
TL;DR
The Benjamin School's girls track and field team won the Class 1A state championship, marking their fifth consecutive title. They secured victory with a total of 62 points, finishing ahead of Northside Christian by nine points.
Key points
- Benjamin girls track and field won the Class 1A state championship
- This marks their fifth consecutive state title
- They finished with 62 points, ahead of Northside Christian
- The championship was held at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville
- The final event was the 4x400-meter relay
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The Benjamin School's place at the top of Florida high school track and field will continue for a fifth consecutive year.
Benjamin's girls track and field team won the Class 1A state championship on Wednesday, May 6 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. The Bucs finished with 62 total points, nine clear of runner-up Northside Christian.
Last year, Benjamin won its first FHSAA girls track and field state championship, picking up where the school's boys team left off after three consecutive state titles from 2022-24.
There was a little drama for the Bucs in claiming this latest title.
Benjamin entered the meet's finale event, the 4x400-meter relay, with a two-point lead over Northside Christian. The Bucs' veteran lineup took second place while Northside finished eighth, securing the victory.
Senior sprinter Akari Marshall shined for the Bucs with a win in the 200-meter and runner-up finishes in the 100-meter and the 4x400-meter relay. Fellow senior Sofia Balistreri, The Post's reigning Girls Track Runner of the Year, also scored well with a runner-up finish in the 800-meter and a leg on the aforementioned relay. Benjamin junior Kamori Reddick also grabbed a bundle of points in the field, taking runner-up in triple jump and sixth in long jump.
Q&A
How many state championships has Benjamin girls track and field won?
Benjamin girls track and field has won back-to-back state championships, totaling five consecutive titles.
What was the final score of the Benjamin girls track and field state championship?
The final score was 62 points for Benjamin, nine points ahead of runner-up Northside Christian.
Where did the Class 1A state championship take place?
The Class 1A state championship took place at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.
What event did Benjamin need to secure their state championship victory?
Benjamin needed to perform well in the 4x400-meter relay to secure their state championship victory.
