Comment on Hampden runner honored for performance in weekend track and field championship

OLD TOWN, Maine — liked what greeted her when she woke up Saturday morning: Sunshine and a forecast that called for temperatures in the mid-70s. Even though she was going to run a total of 6,000 competitive meters (3.73 miles) encompassing four different races at the Penobscot Valley Conference Large School Track and Field Championship at Old Town High School, the petite Hampden Academy junior welcomed the challenge. “I definitely run better in warmer weather,” Shearer said. Shearer won the 1,600 meters with a time of 5 minutes, 15.56 seconds, took the 800 in 2:23.42 and won the 3,200 in 11:32.61 before capping her day by running a leg for the triumphant 4×400 relay team along with Eliza Parker, Amelia McLaughlin and Grace Bracciodieta. Shearer was chosen the Most Outstanding Performer by the coaches. Bangor High School took home the team championship, registering 142 points, 26 more than runner-up Brewer.