Jessica Deal, Thea Jackson and Lola Silva medaled as the young Mt. Hope girls track team competed during the state track meet at Conley Stadium in Providence on a wintery spring day with heavy winds and some rainfall on Saturday afternoon. 

We had so many state qualifiers this year, I am blown away,” said head coach Renae Cicchinelli. “I am very proud of them and all of their huge accomplishments this season. I’m am excited to see what the future holds for these very talented, competitive and humble athletes.

Deal placed fourth in the state in the 3000-meter run with a time of 10 minutes, 26.32 seconds. Deal also ran the 4x800-meter relay with freshmen teammates Chloe Carreiro, Ryan Coffey and sophomore Lucy O’Brien. The Huskies placed 12th in the state with a time of 11:02.35. 

Jackson placed fifth in the state in the long jump with a leap of 16 feet, 2.75 inches, fifth in the state in the triple-jump with a leap of 34 feet, 8.50 inches and seventh in the state in the 100-meter run with a time of 13.20 seconds. She also competed in the 4x100-meter with teammates juniors Hannah Rezendes and Kali Rocha and senior Karsyn Medeiros. The Huskies placed ninth in the state with a time of 52.39 seconds. 

Jackson is set to compete in the New Balance Nationals in two weeks, according to Coach Cicchinelli. 

Sophomore Lola Silva placed sixth in the state in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 49.89 seconds. Silva also placed seventh in the long jump with a  leap of 16 feet, 2.75 inches.

Rocha placed 15th in the triple jump with a leap of 30 feet, 5.50 inches and Lucy O’Brien placed 16th in the 1500-meter run with a time of 5:41.05.