Track and field athletes from Peabody High traveled to Philadelphia and competed in last week's Penn Relays. It's a premier event featuring competition from all over the world, including those from the Bahamas and Jamaica. The Tanners performed well. Alessandra Forgione, who was ranked No. 18 entering the competition, finished eighth overall in javelin. A new personal and … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Forgione, Jackson impress in Penn Relays
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Peabody’s Alex Jackson receives Moynihan honor
For his accomplishments in the classroom and athletic endeavors, Peabody High’s Alex Jackson, a nationally-known track and field star, has been chosen as the Moynihan Lumber Student-Athlete of the Month for March. Jackson, a senior captain in Peabody with 11 state titles, was undefeated in Massachusetts shot put and weight throw competitions during the indoor season. The … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Alex Jackson receives Moynihan honor
Another day, another All-America honor for Jackson
BOSTON — Peabody thrower Alex Jackson has collected many honors and awards over his four-year high school career, but this weekend's performance in the New Balance Indoor Nationals at the Track at New Balance tops them all. All Jackson did was pick up his second All-America nod in as many days, finishing sixth in the 25-pound weight throw Saturday and adding to his … [Read more...] about Another day, another All-America honor for Jackson
Alex Jackson delivers bronze finish for Peabody
BOSTON — Peabody High senior Alex Jackson came from behind to finish third in the shot put in the New Balance Indoor Nationals Friday at The Track at New Balance, earning All-America honors as a top-six finisher. After his first two throws in the preliminary round, Jackson was on the outside looking in, standing in 10th position, two spots short of advancing to the … [Read more...] about Alex Jackson delivers bronze finish for Peabody
Another week, another win for Jackson
BOSTON — University of Virginia bound Alex Jackson, already the best shot-putter in the history of the Peabody High boys track program, did something that no other Tanner athlete has done since 1980 - and that something is to win an individual event at the New England Interscholastic Indoor Track and Field Championship. Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center … [Read more...] about Another week, another win for Jackson