Kirschling Second in High Jump at Meet of Champions

Megan Kirschling completed her standout track season as the second-best high jumper in New Jersey.

Kirschling, a junior at West Deptford High School, jumped 5-6 at the Meet of Champions, which wrapped up on Monday after a rain delay last week, placing only behind Fiona Paladino, of Montgomery, who cleared 5-8.

Her result was a big improvement over her last two heights. Although she was second at sectionals and won the state Group II title, she did so with heights of 5-4 and 5-2, respectively.

Earlier this year Kirschling broke her own school record by clearing 5-8.

The only other West Deptford athlete to compete at the Meet of Champions was Ferrell Cooper, who placed 12th in the 110 high hurdles. Ferrell crossed the line in 14.76, but missed out on reaching the finals.

Monday’s results officially bring to an end the high school track season.