Students participate in Punt, Pass, Kick competition

(front, l to r) Sean Mulkern, Caty Lazo, Kirstin DeVries and Luke Benoit were participants in the recent NFLPepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition. They are joined by (back) physical education teacher Patricia Rollins. SUBMITTED

Northborough - More than 54 participants took part in the NFLPepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition hosted by Lincoln Street School Sept. 26 and 27, during lunchtime recess. These students earned first-place honors in their respective age groups:

For girls age 8 to 9, Kristin DeVries scored a total of 89 feet, 6 inches, while for girls age 10 to 11, Caty Lazo combined for 170 feet even.

For boys age 8 to 9, Luke Benoit achieved a total of 171 feet, 7 inches, and for boys age 10 to 11, Sean Mulker punted, passed and kicked for 205 feet, 5 inches.

These winners qualified for a sectional competition Oct. 13 in Westfield. In Westfield, Kristin placed first in her division, with a combined total of 83 feet, 6 inches; Caty placed third in her division, with 99 feet, 11 inches; Luke came in second in his division, with 180 feet, 7 inches; and Sean totaled 163 feet, 10 inches.