Half Hollow Hills East sophomore, Mia Panella, competed in the 2000m Steeplechase at the St. Anthony's Invitational this past week. Not only did Panella win, she set a record.
Her time of 7:27.96 broke a twenty year old school record and qualified her to compete at the New Balance Nationals in June. The previous record was set by Kelly Grosskurth at 7:39:14. Meredith Brodie and Calista Bullard also finished the Steeplechase with impressive times of their own.
Panella sits atop the Half Hollow record books in the 1500 meters as well. Last season she put up a time of 4:59:88 in that event. The New Balance Nationals is an outdoor track & field championship. It will take place at Franklin Field, in Philadelphia from June 13 – June 16. The event will feature the best in high school track & field. Qualified athletes will get the chance to compete against the best for a chance to win a national title and celebrate the close of their outdoor season.