The Massachusetts Boys and Girls State Coaches Meet was held on Saturday, May 12, at Dilboy Stadium. The Meet, which was sponsored by Somerville High School, featured 188 teams and over 1700 of the best track and field athletes from all over Massachusetts.

Nicole Genard performed at her usual high level by winning the Javelin with a throw of 120′ 9″.  The 4x100m relay team placed third with a time of 50.17. Running for SHS was Alison Kaba, Gelynne Berger, Michel-le Meranda and Nicole Genard. Emma Youte competed in the long jump with a best jump of 15’10 and Gelynne Berger also jumped 14’6. Gelynne made it to the semi-finals in the 200m with a best time of 27.4 and freshman Saragrace Magre ran a personal best time of 28.8. Natalie David competed in the Shot Put with a best throw of 29’9.

The meet was a showcase for what a great track and field facility Dilboy Stadium is. The Recreation Staff of Commissioner Jim Halloran and Dilboy Supervisor Fred Shamshak and his crew did a great job preparing the facility for the meet. Their attention to detail and hard work helped make this meet a great success.