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At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Some common reasons why patients need physical therapy at Denville Medical include:
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Sports Injuries Whether you are on the varsity team of your high school football team or a professional athlete, sports injuries are serious business. Our doctors and physical therapists will develop a plan to help you heal properly, so you can get back in the game sooner rather than later.
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Pre and Post Operation With decades of combined experience, our physical therapy experts know that there is a time for gentle healing and a time for aggressive physical rehab. Whether you are scheduled for surgery or have recently been released from the hospital, our therapists are here to help you recover, one step at a time.
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Neurological Issues At Denville Medical, we treat much more than sports-based injuries. Whether you're suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, or a vestibular problem, our therapists are trained and certified to help you regain your body's optimal functionality.
Life has a habit of throwing us curveballs. Sure, some surprises only hurt your bank account, like expenses around the home. But more serious incidents, like car wrecks, can inflict physical injuries causing long-term pain. Injury-related problems like neck and back pain affect many Americans daily. Even worse, many hardworking people turn to addictive pain medication and invasive surgeries for relief, only to find themselves deeper in a hole.
If you're in chronic pain or suffer from range of motion problems, you should know that options are available for safer, more effective pain relief. One of the most commonly used solutions is physical therapy. The main goal of physical therapy is to maximize your body's mobility and increase overall function. In order to accomplish this, physical therapy techniques focus on improving range of motion and building muscle strength.
Physical therapy helps people of all ages with illnesses, medical conditions, or injuries that limit their mobility and body functionality. At Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center, our doctors and physical therapists create customized physical therapy programs to help patients reclaim their lives.
When combined with diet and exercise, many patients are able to enjoy activities that they only thought possible with youth.
Some of the most common techniques that physical therapists use to help patients include:
From improper ergonomics at your office desk to injuries sustained in car wrecks, neck pain is a widespread problem. Taking the proper preventative steps to deal with pain provides relief and can prevent the need for surgery or medication.
Generally, there are two kinds of neck pain: chronic and acute. Acute pain shouldn't last for more than six weeks, while chronic pain can last months or even years. Physical therapy is one of the most recommended treatments for neck pain. Treatments often involve reducing neck exercise, strength training, and stretching. If you're suffering from acute or chronic neck pain, it's important to have tests done by a physical therapist to determine the extent of your injury.
Neck pain is caused by a wide range of problems, like:
After identifying the underlying cause of your condition, your physical therapist will develop a comprehensive treatment to address your pain and provide long-term relief.
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in America. Back pain can start innocuously as a small muscle ache but can quickly become a more serious problem that disrupts daily life. Like neck pain, the best way to address the issue is to understand the root cause so that surgery is avoided.
Also like neck pain, back pain is either chronic (longer than six weeks) or acute (less than six weeks). Back pain can be caused by a number of events, like lifting a heavy item or simply sitting wrong for too long. To determine the extent of your injuries, you will need one or more diagnostic tests, like X-rays or MRI scans. Once the root cause of your condition is revealed, your physical therapist will work with Denville Medical doctors to create a treatment plan tailored to your body.
Common conditions linked to back pain include:
Experiencing a herniated disc is something most people dread, but many have to endure. Luckily, PT plays a significant role in herniated disc recovery. Physical therapy not only provides immediate pain relief, it teaches patients how to condition their bodies to avoid worse injuries.
At Denville Medical, our physical therapists and doctors have years of experience helping patients rehabilitate from herniated discs. Patients benefit from several time-tested techniques to relieve pain.
After diagnostic testing, active and passive treatments can include:
Do your hips feel uneven or misaligned? Do you suffer from hip stiffness or pain when the weather changes? Are you having trouble getting around the house like you used to? Your hips bear most of your weight, so it's no surprise that hip pain is very common among Americans.
Fortunately, physical therapy has been proven to provide relief for people dealing with acute or chronic hip pain. As with other forms of pain, you will need diagnostic testing to determine the extent of your hip problems.
Some common causes of hip pain include:
Once your hip issues are properly diagnosed, it's time to find relief. Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center offers several custom solutions, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and personalized physical therapy.
Like hip pain, knee pain is a common condition in the U.S. and affects millions of people every year. Pain in the knee is caused by many things, including strains, injuries, age, and repetitive trauma. Sometimes, there's no apparent reason for knee pain. When it occurs, you may experience limited knee functionality, like difficulty standing, walking, sitting, and walking up and down stairs.
There are many conditions associated with knee pain, including:
If you notice symptoms like clicking or popping sounds, locking, inflammation, or sharp pains in your knee, physical therapy might be your best bet for relief.
Sometimes, surgery is the only option a patient can choose to alleviate pain from injuries and accidents. When this is the case, physical therapy plays a vital role before and after surgery.
To help you get a better sense of the scope of our physical therapy treatments, we're listing some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at Denville Medical:
Answer : While some physical therapists rely on outdated techniques to treat patients, our team uses a combination of tried-and-true methods and modern strategies, including:
Answer : During your first visit with our physical therapist, we will complete a series of tests and screenings to establish a baseline for your care. You can expect to complete stability screenings, strength tests, and computerized range of motion tests. These tests ensure your doctor understands how your muscles are functioning. Once complete, your therapist will create a custom treatment plan for your physical therapy, so we can move forward with your care. During your time at Denville Medical, you should expect adjustments to your treatment plan as you make progress.
Answer : We get this question a lot, and we can certainly understand why. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with an exact answer because every patient has different needs relating to their injuries and issues. Your level of stability and functionality depends on your condition, your goals, and your motivation to heal. For acute pain, patients typically experience relief in 2-3 weeks. Patients with forms of chronic pain usually feel optimal results after their first full course of therapy (4-6 weeks). Since our goal is to achieve maximum medical improvement, our doctors continuously monitor your progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
Whether you're dealing with chronic knee pain or acute back pain, relief is in sight. Rather than dangerous medicines and invasive surgeries, we specialize in non-surgical treatments like physical therapy. Our team of physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and primary care doctors have years of experience and work hand-in-hand to give you real pain relief.
If you're sick and tired of living life full of physical pain, now is the time to act. Don't let your body deteriorate – find your new lease on life at Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center.
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There's a new stop on Andrew Rosado's athletic journey. He is the new supervisor of athletics, student activities, health and physical education for the Kinnelon Public Schools.That's a big job for anyone. And Rosado, who grew up in Elmwood Park, is a first-time athletic director. In fact, he applied for the Kinnelon job before he'd even finished ...
There's a new stop on Andrew Rosado's athletic journey. He is the new supervisor of athletics, student activities, health and physical education for the Kinnelon Public Schools.
That's a big job for anyone. And Rosado, who grew up in Elmwood Park, is a first-time athletic director. In fact, he applied for the Kinnelon job before he'd even finished his certification program.
Rosado was an elementary physical education and health teacher at School 14 in Clifton, and the assistant boys lacrosse coach at Paramus High School. He grew up involved with sports "pretty much every season" since age 5, choosing to focus on lacrosse at St. Joseph (Montvale) and at Montclair State while earning his bachelor's degree in marketing.
His wife, LeeAnn Rosado, a first-grade teacher in Clifton, "inspired me to go back and get my master's and teaching certificate." Andrew Rosado returned to Montclair State for a master's degree in physical education teaching and coaching.
"I wasn't technically alternate route, but from my undergrad to where I am now is definitely an alternate route that I took," said Rosado, a father of two. "It's been rewarding for me."
Dave Doty, a Kinnelon resident whose children still attend the high school, announced his retirement in October, effective on Jan. 1. The Kinnelon AD since the fall of 2021, Doty had just been named Administrator of the Year by the New Jersey Association of Student Councils. Kinnelon Superintendent David C. Mango said the resignation was "unexpected."
There were more than 20 candidates for the position, which includes responsibility for all extracurricular activities – including athletics – at Pearl R. Miller Middle School and Kinnelon High School, and the health and physical education departments for the entire district.
"The athletic budget in the middle school is robust. We offer all types of programs and go year-round there as well," Mango noted.
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Eight candidates were invited to a two-day first-round interview with Mango, administrators from both schools, four teachers and coaches and two students. The two finalists presented their plans to Mango, Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Lauren Thomas and the school board's Education & Student Activities Committee.
"It's the opportunity of a lifetime for him," Mango said. "He has a lot of endearing qualities. What stood out was, when he stands and speaks, he commands a presence, but he's not overdemanding when he delivers his message. He does it in a nice, professional manner where you feel comfortable having those types of conversations."
Rosado was formally confirmed by the Kinnelon Board of Education on Dec. 12. He started a couple of weeks ago, under the watchful eye of longtime AD and basketball coach John ByDook. On Rosado's second day on the job, all events were canceled by snow.
Rosado was scheduled to present his vision to all the principals and department heads on Thursday.
"I want to put my own stamp on things," he said. "As an athlete, I've always been encouraged to be active physically, mentally and socially. I'm hoping our programs help students become people, not just athletes. If we can build their character, and all the other traits, like responsibility, integrity, and respect on and off the field, (then) trophy or not, we've definitely succeeded."
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KINNELON – Lindsey Millis calls it a full-circle moment.
It’s the best description the senior outside hitter can come up with when talking about Kinnelon's turnaround season.
A year after posting its first losing campaign in more than a decade, the Colts continued their renaissance season on Tuesday, defeating nemesis Bogota in straight sets, 25-17, 27-25 to capture the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 title. It is the Morris County school’s first sectional title since 2019 and second in program history.
Kinnelon will meet Verona for a Group 1 semifinal on Thursday in Essex County. The Hillbillies topped Cedar Grove in straight sets in the North 2 sectional final on Monday, their fourth straight sectional crown.
“It’s all off the court. Everything we did off the court is what makes the difference. There were team bonding sessions and open gyms right after last season. That’s what made us go the extra step this year,” said Millis, who had eight kills and 15 digs. “I keep saying it’s a full-circle moment because my freshman year we played them [Bogota] and lost and then lost to them again last year. It’s complete grit. We put ourselves on the line and just making sure that ball doesn’t hit the floor and having all that energy to bounce back from those tough plays.”
Kinnelon (19-4) extended its win streak to six straight matches, all in straight-set fashion. The last time the Colts lost was October 20 when they were swept at home by Bergen County power Ramapo.
The win snapped Bogota’s streak of 13 consecutive sectional championships, with its last three coming in the current playoff format. Last fall the Colts finished 11-14 and were knocked out of the sectional tournament by Bogota in the quarterfinal round. Since its last sectional title in 2019, Kinnelon has lost to Bogota three of the last four seasons, including the 2019 Group finals.
In Tuesday’s final, the third-seeded Colts snapped a 17-17 tie in the first game, going on an 8-0 run to secure a 25-17 win.
“We’ve made big strides. Honestly, it was a two year journey that started it. Last year it was the same group coming back plus a couple of others. They put the time and effort in the offseason. They wanted it. They worked hard and deserve it. It feels awesome,” Kinnelon coach Stephanie Finke said. “It’s a lot of fun knowing the hours they put in talking about how they could bring tradition back and what our culture means to them.
“Doing the team bonding and all the little stuff that sometimes we take for granted and don’t do. To get it done on the floor feels great.”
The second game started slowly for the Colts, who fell behind by as much as seven points as fourth-seeded Bogota held a 15-8 lead at one point. After going back and forth for a stretch and trading mini runs, Kinnelon eventually went on a 5-0 streak to take its first lead of the game, 20-19. Bogota (18-7) would tie the score five more times before Kinnelon pulled away for the two-point victory.
“Like Lindsey said, they’ve [Bogota] taken us out of this tournament in the sectionals for the past couple of years. It’s crazy that we beat them in two. I’m just so happy and ecstatic we all did it together,” said senior Sophie Pogodin, who finished with eight kills, 12 digs, five aces and 10 service points. “Team bonding definitely played a huge role. How you are outside the court, is what you see on the court and it shows. You fight for each other and you’re there for each other and help each other’s mistakes. That’s how we play better.”
They say revenge is a dish best-served cold. However, nothing was cold about the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 finals as third-seeded Kinnelon defeated fourth-seeded Bogota in two thrilling sets (25-17, 27-25) in Kinnelon.“It feels great, especially with this group,” Kinnelon head coach Stephanie Finke said. “They started this at the beginning of last season and knew what they had to work on. They wanted to bring tradition and culture back to our program and they did just that.”...
They say revenge is a dish best-served cold. However, nothing was cold about the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 finals as third-seeded Kinnelon defeated fourth-seeded Bogota in two thrilling sets (25-17, 27-25) in Kinnelon.
“It feels great, especially with this group,” Kinnelon head coach Stephanie Finke said. “They started this at the beginning of last season and knew what they had to work on. They wanted to bring tradition and culture back to our program and they did just that.”
Since 2019, Kinnelon (19-4) has seen its season end three times at the hands of Bogota (18-7) as it knocked the Colts out of the quarterfinals of the sectional tournament last season and the first round in 2020. The Lady Bucs also knocked Kinnelon off in straight sets in the 2019 group finals, so being able to get this win on such a grand stage meant just a little bit more to the Colts.
“They’ve been taking us out of sectionals for so many years so this time we wanted to turn it around,” senior middle back Sophie Pogodin said.
Pogodin came into this game leading her squad with 208 kills and added nine more to go along with 12 digs, 10 service points, and five aces. Senior outside hitter Lindsey Millis also contributed eight kills, 16 digs, and four service points. Julia Gutkin had 20 assists and eight service points.
“It was four years in the works,” Millis said “We’ve been knocked out of states by them for ages so it means everything.”
After falling behind 19-15 in the second set, Kinnelon scored five unanswered points to take a 20-19 lead. Despite Bogota battling to tie the set at 25, the Colts came up big when it mattered the most and put their rivals away with back-to-back points.
“Towards the end, we definitely started getting down a little bit,” junior outside hitter Alisa Friedman said. “But I think all we had to do was regroup and remember why we were playing, we were playing for each other and not just for the win. We knew how much we all wanted it and in the end, it worked out.”
Friedman finished with 16 digs and also described what beating the Lady Bucs meant to her.
“It means a lot because Bogota has been kind of like a rivalry to us,” she said. “They’ve been beating us for years so to be able to beat them is a big deal for our team.”
The victory added to a remarkable turnaround for Finke’s program as it went from an 11-14 campaign one year ago to sectional champions and a squad that has not dropped a set since October 20th when it fell to Ramapo 2-0 (25-21, 26-24).
“I met in late spring of last year with just the seniors and we talked about what the program meant to them and what legacy they wanted to leave behind,” Finke said. “They said they wanted to go for it all so we kind of laid it out that ‘this is what it’s going to take, you’re going to have to pass up a party or give up some things here and there to get it done’ and they did it. They did what they needed to do and they deserve it.”
Friedman also explained how the Colts were able to grow together as a team and what went into the change of philosophy.
“We’re definitely a lot closer this year,” she said. “We’ve just been able to find a way to work together as a team and put it onto the court and get wins.”
The beginning of both sets almost mirrored each other as Kinnelon fell behind 6-1 in the second before Finke called a timeout to settle her squad down. Similarly, Bogota jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the first set before the Colts used a timeout to their advantage and scored six unanswered points out of the break.
“I told them I felt like nerves were getting the best of us and just to settle in,” Finke said. “This was just like practice every day and just like any other game, just do your job and it’ll all come together.”
Kinnelon began to apply the pressure as the first set wore on as the two sides were tied at 16 before the Colts finished it off by outscoring Bogota 9-1.
“That’s what they do,” Finke added. “They’re not afraid, don’t back down, and don’t get nervous or timid. It was a total and complete team win.”
The loss ended a perennial run for Bogota as it had won three straight sectional championships along with back-to-back group titles. The Lady Bucs also appeared in the 2019 Tournament of Champions semifinals but lost to Immaculate Heart in straight sets (25-8, 25-14).
“I think we fought really well, but once we got in the 20s they made more plays than us,” Bogota head coach Brad DiRupo said. “They were a better team today.”
Bogota started off its season 6-4 before finishing strong by winning 12 of its last 15 games. The Lady Bucs also rattled off nine victories in a row en route to getting back to the sectional finals.
“At the beginning of the year, it was really about the freshman and sophomores on the court,” DiRupo said. “But they grew and I’m disappointed for them because we played our best volleyball now. I don’t think we played as well as we did the other day, but I think the team over there had a little bit to do with that.”
Kinnelon will face North 2 winner Verona, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, in the Group 1 semifinals on Thursday.
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A Morris County homeowner has been fined after officials said he had 32 trees cut down from his neighbor’s property without a permit, a violation that could cost him at least $32,000 – and has already gone viral on social media.
John Linson, the borough forester in Kinnelon, confirmed via an email Tuesday that he had issued the fines. Grant Haber, the Denise Drive property owner who allegedly ordered the work done, could face penalties of up to $1,000 per tree, Linson said
Linson declined to comment on a Twitter thread posted Monday that suggested the cost of undoing the damage could be much greater. The thread by account holder Sam Glickman, who identified himself as a friend of Linson’s, said an estimate for replanting the trees totaled up to $1.5 million and that additional penalties could reach $400,000 because the borough is also fining two contractors said to be hired by Haber to do the tree-cutting.
Glickman, responding to queries from NorthJersey.com, referred questions to Linson, who would not comment on the estimate other than to say it was “slightly exaggerated.”
“I am only able to state that 32 trees were removed without a permit,” Linson said.
Haber was scheduled to attend a preliminary hearing in Kinnelon municipal court on Tuesday via Zoom, but defense attorney Matthew Mueller said he needed more time to review discovery in the case, so the session was rescheduled to July 18.
The Zoom call was open to the public and reached capacity due to the widely shared Twitter thread, which has been viewed almost 3 million times. The call’s maximum limit was 100 people, but an additional 100 people were in the digital waiting room as the hearing was set to begin.
Efforts to reach Haber and Mueller on Tuesday weren’t immediately successful.
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WAYNE — Sara Bias and Kyle Plucinsky leaped into the pool at Passaic Tech, following the Morris Knolls girls swim team. It was the first time they had ever earned a NJSIAA sectional trophy, something they'd never achieved while swimming for the Golden Eagles.
They thought it might not happen this winter, either.
Leonia/Palisades Park was a familiar opponent, and presented challenges when arranging a meet sheet. But when the Morris Knolls relays dove in, the girls knew what they needed to do to earn their first sectional trophy since 2005.
The Golden Eagles took first and third, and edged Leonia/Palisades Park, 86-84 in the first of three Thursday-night finals.
"It feels so special, after so many years of trying. To keep going feels great," Golden Eagles senior Bridget Rynkiewicz said. "We have a lot of depth, and this great group of girls. It was nice to see how competitive they can be."
Morris Knolls will swim North 2-B champion Chatham in a Public B semifinal on Wednesday back at Passaic Tech.
Rynkiewicz was first in the 50 free. Senior Sophia Yousuf won the IM and butterfly. The Golden Eagles' depth kept them ahead of Leonia/Palisades Park through the backstroke.
But Leonia/Palisades Park swept the breaststroke, giving them a four-point edge. Morris Knolls needed to win the final relay to tie. Also placing second or third would give the Golden Eagles the lead.
Rynkiewicz, Cassie Furman, Emma Hayes and Yousuf delivered. The B relay of Kari Mindrebo, Annie Sheffield, Isabella Gonzalez and Lily DiScala came in third.t
"We've been so close, and we knew it was a competitive team," Yousuf said. "We were definitely intimidated, because we'd heard there was a transfer student (on Leonia/Palisades Park). We usually go against them in the semifinal. To see them in the final, we knew they'd stepped up their game."
Rynkiewicz and Yousuf, who have both signed NCAA Division I National Letters of Intent, agreed that their sophomore year was supposed to be the best Morris Knolls team. They listed swimmers: Bridget's older sister Bailey Rynkiewicz, Caroline Weldon in IM and backstroke, Yousuf in breaststroke, and Bridget herself in freestyle sprints.
That team beat Leonia/Palisades Park in a sectional semifinal, only to lose to to Northern Highlands in the final. The Golden Eagles also lost to Northern Highlands in last winter's North 1-B final.
"It was nice for this senior class to get the victory," said Plucinsky, who swam with Bias in 2009 when he was a senior and she was a freshman. "It feels like redemption."
There were plenty of hugs exchanged on the pool deck after Kinnelon defeated Mountain Lakes, 106-64, to win the NJSIAA North 1-C girls swimming championship for the second year in a row. It's also the second year the Colts defeated the Lakers to take the trophy.
These teams have a long history together, usually with Mountain Lakes coming out ahead. The Lakers reached the Public C final the previous six years, four times after beating Kinnelon in the sectional final.
The Lakers' only losses this winter came against sectional champions: Mountain Lakes and Morris Knolls.
"It's friendly competition," said Mountain Lakes sophomore Jessica Tsang, who won the 50 free and backstroke. "If you lose, you don't feel bad. You feel good because they won and they deserved it. ... It was a fun meet, and that's all that matters."
Junior Anna Kilponen and senior Zoe Davies had two individual event wins apiece as Kinnelon swept butterfly and breaststroke. Colts freshman Kylie Papendick and senior Charlotte McNamara went 1-2 in the 100 free.
Kinnelon also won all three relays on Thursday night.
"It's a great accomplishment to come back here," said Colts junior Ellie DeKeukelaere, who was first in the 200 free and part of two first-place relays. "It's great to see we're able to build a team back to the same spot, and be as strong."
Medley relay: Leonia/Palisades Park 1:52.35; 200 freestyle: Iris Kim (L/PP) 1:53.45; 200 individual medley: Sophia Yousuf (MK) 2:07.51; 50 freestyle: Bridget Rynkiewicz (MK) 25.32; 100 butterfly: Yousuf (MK) 58.31; 100 freestyle: Rebecca Jung (L/PP) 54.72; 500 freestyle: I. Kim (L/PP) 5:04.27; 200 free relay: Leonia/Palisades Park 1:44.82; 100 backstroke: R. Jung (L/PP) 1:00.62; 100 breaststroke: Sophia Dahiya (L/PP) 1:12.12; 400 free relay: Morris Knolls 3:51.61.
Team records: Morris Knolls 10-1; Leonia/Palisades Park 9-2.
Site of meet: Passaic Tech. Distances in yards.
Medley relay: Kinnelon (Ellie DeKeukelaere, Zoe Davies, Anna Kilponen, Charlotte McNamara) 1:53.19; 200 freestyle: DeKeukelaere (K) 2:06.24; 200 individual medley: Serena Dickey (ML) 2:11.22; 50 freestyle: Jessica Tsang (ML) 25.32; 100 butterfly: Kilponen (K) 57.63; 100 freestyle: Kylie Papendick (K) 57.66; 500 freestyle: Dickey (ML) 5:30; 200 free relay: Kinnelon (Papendick, McNamara, Katherine Fritz, Kilponen) 1:43.79; 100 backstroke: Tsang (ML) 1:01.48; 100 breaststroke: Davies (K) 1:09.84; 400 free relay: Kinnelon (Papendick, Fritz, Elena Ivosevic, Davies) 4:09.
Team records: Kinnelon 11-0, Mountain Lakes 8-3.
Site of meet: Passaic Tech. Distances in yards.
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