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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Gary Moore Jr.

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HILLHOUSE HS
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

1st - 56 ft, 5.5 in

State Open - Shotput

1st - 187-10

State Open - Discus

1st - 187-2

State Open - Javelin
“Gary Moore always competes at a high level in three events. He also exhibits great character and sportsmanship. He’s very deserving.”
Mike Gambardella
Head Coach coach at Shelton High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 239-pound senior became the first athlete in Connecticut history to win State Open titles in the shot put, discus and javelin, heaving the shot 56 feet, 5.5 inches, launching the discus 187-10 and hurling the javelin 187-2. Moore also won a state title in the hammer throw with a throw of 201-7. He swept the shot, discus and javelin at the Class L state meet as well, and his season-best throws of 66-4.25 in the shot and 192-10 in the discus set new state records. He capped his season by placing fourth in the discus and sixth in the hammer throw at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor, earning All-American status in both disciplines.

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Academic Achievement

Moore has maintained a weighted 4.14 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on scholarship at Baylor University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Moore has volunteered locally on behalf of a youth track team as well as food donation drives for people in need.