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Prep Runner Takes 7th at National Meet

Fairfield Prep junior Connor Rog set a school record in a seventh-place finish at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals track and field meet in Greensboro, N.C.

Rog finished seventh in the 5,000 meters in 15:03.27. Edward Cheserek of Newark won the race in 14:25.74. Rog was the top runner from New England.

Rog finished second in the State Open 3,200 earlier this month. He is one of several Fairfield County athletes who competed Thursday at the New Balance meet. Staples pole vaulter Lexie Schachne finished third in her event, and the Weston High girls sprint medley team also took second in their event. Complete results are available online.

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