State success for Hannah

Cobar High School students Hannah Kriz, Benjamin Griffiths and Hannah Carroll competed in the Combined High School Athletics Championships in Sydney last week. ▪ Photo contributed

Hannah Carroll is the 14 years girls discus state champion for the third year in a row after placing first at the NSW Combined High Schools Athletic Championships last week.

Hannah was joined by fellow Cobar High School students Benjamin Griffiths and Hannah Kriz at the championships in Sydney.

Hannah’s discus throw of 35.88m was enough to place her at the top of her age division.

Hannah also picked up a silver medal in the 14 years girls shot put event, with a 11.73m throw.

She also competed in the 14 years girls javelin, placing 10th with a throw of 23.45m.

Benjamin Griffiths competed in the 14 years and under boys 400m  race, finishing 13th.

Hannah Kriz competed in the 17+ years girls discuss, throwing a distance of 26.16m to finish 11th in her final.