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Smith and Hetrick Earn All-American Status with Top-8 Finishes at NCAA Championship

Braeden Smith (Erie, PA/Seneca) and Samuel Hetrick (New Bethlehem, PA/Redbank Valley) each placed in the top-8 in the high jump at the NCAA Championship on Saturday, earning All-American accolades.

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Smith and Hetrick Earn All-American Status with Top-8 Finishes at NCAA Championship
March 12, 2022

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Braeden Smith (Erie, PA/Seneca) and Samuel Hetrick (New Bethlehem, PA/Redbank Valley) each placed in the top-8 in the high jump at the NCAA Championship on Saturday, earning All-American accolades.

The duo each logged marks in the top-10 nationally to qualify for the championships this weekend. Smith finished third in the event on Saturday with a mark of 2.03m and 6.0 points. Hetrick also had a final mark of 2.03m and registered 3.5 points for fifth place.

With the results on Saturday, both claim the title of All-American due to a top-8 finish. It is the fourth time Smith has clinched the accolade with Hetrick earning the honor for the first time in his career.