She had three different partners this time, all of them freshmen, but Christensen helped La Salle successfully defend its 4x800-meter title, as she, Keating, Meehan and Papazian combined to run a meet-record time of 9:15.67 at the Outdoor State Championships. The quartet then placed seventh at the New England Championships with a time of 9:37.68.

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Another high school athlete I admire: Samantha Chace, for her hard work, dedication and success in track. Her positive attitude has had a great impact on me.

My favorite pro sports team: Boston Red Sox.

Favorite achievement of the past school year: Making All-State for cross country, indoor track and outdoor track

What I'll be doing this summer: Training for the upcoming cross-country season. Also relaxing and enjoying the summer.

My plans for next year: Make All-State again for cross country, indoor track and outdoor track.

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Another high school athlete I admire: Samantha Chace.

My favorite pro sports team: Boston Red Sox

Favorite achievement of the past school year: Coming in first for the 4x8 relay

What I'll be doing this summer: Practicing for soccer and going to the beach

My plans for next year: Playing soccer and basketball

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Another high school athlete I admire: Meaghan Reilly

My favorite pro sports team: Celtics

Favorite achievement of the past school year: Winning cross-country team title

What I'll be doing this summer: Working, going to the beach, running

My plans for next year: Running at Boston College

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Another high school athlete I admire: Eryn Wheeler, for her persistence throughout her high school career and dedication to the sport of track and field, as well as the encouragement of younger athletes.

My favorite pro sports team: Boston Red Sox

Favorite achievement of the past school year: Making All-State in three high school sports and in different events on the track

What I'll be doing this summer: Training for the upcoming cross-country season, and swimming in the pool. Just enjoying my time off from school.

My plans for next year: Making first team All-State for cross country, indoor track and outdoor track, and continuing La Salle's success as a team.