The Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association (PTFCA) State Championship title came down to the last event, the 4X400M relay, with Friends' Central trailing North Allegheny by 2 points. The Phoenix fought hard, with a strong opening leg by Neenah Trusty 27', Quin Stovall 24' and Jade Nichols 26' running legs two and three, and Avery Lewis 24' completing the final leg, to finish second in the relay event. Their relay time of 3:54.14 ranked them third overall in PA, set an FCS record, and earned 8 more points for a total 38 points to WIN the 2024 PTFCA State Championship. In addition to her great showing in the 4X400M relay, Avery finished first place in the 60M, 200M, and the long jump to become a three-time PTFCA State Champion in those events. Read more about the 2024 PTFA Championships here.

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