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Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year

Boys Track & Field - Connecticut

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Gavin Sherry

Distance
CONARD HS
WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

4:01.88

1600m (State)

8:59.80

3200m (State)

8:47.20

3200m (PR)
“With a return to a more normal season of training, Gavin was able to focus his energy to perform at new levels at the conference and state championship meets. His 1600-meter effort at the State Open was an exciting and fun race to watch, as he took advantage of a fast first half of 2:02 and decided to risk it all with a negative split for the final half.”
Ron Knapp
Head Coach - Conard coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-6, 130-pound junior shattered the state record with his title-winning 1600-meter run at the State Open this past season. His time of 4:01.88 ranked as the nation’s No. 1 performance among 2021 prep competitors. The state’s reigning Gatorade Player of the Year in boys cross country, Sherry also won the 3200 at the State Open with a meet record time of 8:59.80. His personal-best clocking of 8:47.20 in the 3200 this spring ranked No. 5 nationally.

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Academic Achievement

Sherry has maintained a 4.39 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Also a talented trombonist, Sherry has volunteered locally on behalf of multiple community service initiatives.