Travon Godette uncorks his championship-winning throw of 212-1. (Photo by Mickey Curtis)
WESTFIELD – Westfield State University sophomore standout Travon Godette (Orange, Mass./Mahar Regional HS) captured the javelin title at the All-New England championships on Friday, May 9, at Westfield State University.
Competing against Division I, II and III athletes, Godette unleashed a throw of 212-1 to outdistance Nick Danner of the University of Rhode Island, who placed second with a toss of 208-9.
Godette entered the Friday morning competition ranked fourth nationally in NCAA Division III with a school record throw of 213-4 at last week’s New England Division III championships.
In the All-New England finals on his home turf, Godette’s championship-clinching throw of 212-1 came on his first attempt. He fouled on his second attempt and passed (did not throw) on the final four attempts he was allotted.
Godette, who is competing in Saturday’s high jump finals, is the second Westfield State athlete in school history to win the All-New England javelin championship. Owl All-American and former school record holder Dave Bergeron captured the New England crown with a throw of 196-4 in 2006.
Also participating from Westfield in Friday’s events were sophomore Meg McNamara (26th place, 100 high hurdles, 15.39), senior Zack Madera (19th, 100 meter dash, 11.23; 19th, 200 meter dash, 22.35), senior Targie Gervais (15th, 100 meter dash, 12.48; 23rd, 200 meter dash, 25.48), senior Amy Auclair (13th, pole vault, 11-1 ¼), and sophomore Tim Shea (19th, 10,000 meter run, 33:42.60).
