From left: Alaiya Neri-Givens, Jordan Waller and Lennox Crutchfield. Photo by David Freeze

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HOUSTON — Running for the Next Generation Defenders, Jordan Waller achieved All-America recognition in the 400 meters in the recent AAU Junior Olympics.

A rising junior at Salisbury High, Waller was timed in 48.14 seconds. He placed fourth out of 81 entries in the 15-16 boys division.

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He won the 400 in the AAU Indoor Track and Field National Championships held in March in Virginia Beach, Va.

Alaiya Neri-Givens was an All-America in the 10U triathlon.

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