Reis Pirelli of Holliston throws the discus at the Div. 4 state track meet on Friday. STAFF PHOTO BY STUART CAHILL — BOSTON HERALD

Thomas Smith of Apponequet Regional reacts to clearing a height in the high jump in the pentathlon at the Div. 4 state track meet in North Andover. STAFF PHOTO BY STUART CAHILL — BOSTON HERALD

Martin Nguyen of Bedford lands after soaring in the triple jump at Merrimack College. STAFF PHOTO BY STUART CAHILL — BOSTON HERALD

Elizabeth Sawicki of Amherst-Pelham Regional lands in the long jump Friday. STAFF PHOTO BY STUART CAHILL — BOSTON HERALD