Ashley Higginson
04/08/2007
Ashley Higginson of Colts Neck shattered the state record in the 5,000-meter run while finishing second in 16:38.51 at the Sam Howell Invitational last night in Princeton. She also became the 12th fastest high school girl in U.S. history.

Higginson, competing against college and post-collegiate runners, hit the first 1,600 in 5:16 and the 3,200 in 10:40 as she obliterated the state record of 17:34.40 set last year by Jen Clausen of Jackson. Higginson's previous best 5-K time was 17:54.22, which she ran at the Sam Howell meet a year ago.

We salute Ashley as the BreakThru Athlete of the Week for her efforts!

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