Third-seeded Wesley DeChristofaro saved his best jump for the state championship, leaping 21 feet, 5 inches for the title, three inches ahead of the runner-up. He also finished fourth in the triple jump. “He’s one of the premier jumpers in the state,” said coach George Briggs. “He is a very gifted athlete and a top student. I look forward to having him next year. He is what makes track and field a lot of fun.”

More About Wesley

Other high school athletes I admire: Chris Penso, Andrew Springer

My favorite pro sports team: New England Patriots

Favorite achievement of the past school year: Beating my teammates in the hurdles in my first year doing them

What I'll be doing this summer: Going to Ohio, Colorado and getting ready for indoor track. Also I need to learn how to shot put.

My plans for next year: I want to break the school records in the long jump, triple jump, high jump, 300m IH and the pentathlon. I also want to go to the Nike Indoor Nationals in Boston.