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
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Alex Jackson of the Tanners is Virginia-bound
One of the most prolific throwers in the history of Peabody track and field has made it official; Alex Jackson is going to take his immense talent to the University of Virginia, one of the top Division 1 programs in the nation. Jackson said he also had offers from Florida and Tennessee, but once he stepped onto the Cavaliers’ campus in Charlottesville, it was a done … [Read more...] about Alex Jackson of the Tanners is Virginia-bound