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The St. John's cross-country team was dominant in Saturday's 56th annual Wachusett Invitational, and chances are the Pioneers will be the team to beat in next year's event.  Competing in chilly temperatures with a hint of drizzle in the air, the Pioneers dazzled, winning Class A by 19 points over runner-up Wachusett Regional, which hosted the race. St. John's and Wachusett finished 1-2 last year as well. 

"Congratulations to our finalists from New England for the New Balance Local Heroes Contest. Each finalist will receive a special gear kit from New Balance.   From those five finalists, we will announce one overall winner of the New Balance Local Hero contest from each of the five regions at the end of August. Each of the five finalists will recieve a prize pack from New Balance. The winner will receive an awards party at a local running shoe retailer and their XC team will be outfitted with free New Balance shoes!"  

The St. John's Shrewsbury Distance Medley Team made a valiant effort to qualify for the National Championships last Saturday at the Last Chance to qualify Invitational at Notre Dame Academy. The foursome of Joe Clark (1200M), Ryan Nix (400M), Connor Murphy (800), and Jon Green (Mile) ran the entire race by themselves and amazingly just got under the National Qualifying Standard of 10:30 seconds. This is a great story and it would never have been possible without the flexiblility of meet Director Rick Kates. A great example of the track community coming together in the best interest of the athletes. Another great job by Coach Infascelli for putting this video together.

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