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Hydel declared Central Champs after review denies Edwin Allen

Published:Friday | March 3, 2023 | 1:07 PMRaymond Graham/Gleaner Writer -
Hydel's Alana Reid (right) wins the Central Athletics Championships Class I girls' 100 metres in 11.39 seconds ahead of Edwin Allen's Serena Cole (second right), who did 11.93 seconds. Hydel's Shania Myers (left) and Kamaria Knight of St Catherine High als
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Hydel's Alana Reid (right) wins the Central Athletics Championships Class I girls' 100 metres in 11.39 seconds ahead of Edwin Allen's Serena Cole (second right), who did 11.93 seconds. Hydel's Shania Myers (left) and Kamaria Knight of St Catherine High also participated in the event.

In a late twist, Hydel High, originally placed second behind Edwin Allen by 1.5 points, are now the champions by a half point of the girls’ section of the Central Athletics Championships, which ended at GC Foster College yesterday afternoon.

A revision of the previous points standing was conducted, and following the adjustment to the Class II girls’ 100 metres hurdles results, Hydel were declared the winners after a photo finish elevated Hydel’s Jodyann Daley from fifth place to third.

In the revised points standing, Hydel have 357.5 points, with Edwin Allen getting 357. The Ferry-based Hydel have captured their first title, denying Edwin Allen their 12th consecutive.

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