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GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

Avery Lewis

Jumps/Sprints
FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL
WYNNEWOOD, PENNSYLVANIA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

20ft, 9.5in

New Balance Nationals Outdoor - Long Jump

1st - 20-4.5

Penn Relays - Long Jump
“Avery Lewis has made a habit throughout her high school career of rising to the occasion with the most significant performances in the biggest moments, and this year was no exception. Lewis won the 100, 200 and long jump at the Pennsylvania Independent School Athletic Association state meet, then earned All-America honors in all three events at New Balance Nationals, capped by sweep of both outdoor and indoor long jump national titles.”
Erik Boal
editor at DyeStat.com
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior won three state championships this past season, leading the Phoenix to a third-place finish at the state meet. Lewis went on to set the state outdoor long jump record with her leap of 20 feet, 9.5 inches at New Balance Nationals Outdoor, which ranked No. 3 leap by a prep girl in 2023. Lewis also captured the long jump at the 2023 Penn Relays (20-4.5) and won the indoor NBNO title in the event. She set the state record in winning the state indoor title in the 60-meter dash in 7.22 seconds ranked No. 3 in the country this winter and she enters her senior year as a combined five-time All-American in those two events.

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Academic Achievement

Lewis has maintained a 3.25 weighted GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Lewis has donated her time working with peers on important school initiatives and by mentoring youth track athletes. She is also a devoted parishioner of her church community.