Here Are The Nine Girls Events You Can't Miss At Nationals

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* Freshman Avery Lewis is US No. 1 in the long jump by six feet

Event: Long Jump

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    Athletes to Watch: Avery Lewis (PA), Emma Seetoo, Gianna Locci, Tess Stapleton


    Avery Lewis will be returning back to the pit where she leapt to the twelfth-best all-time long jump on the girls national high school list. 

    At the VA Showcase, she scored an incredible US No. 1 as she won the event with a 20-8 jump. This is the best jump in the country by over six inches. All of Lewis' jumps have been over 19-6.

    The Friends' Central (PA) freshman will also be showcasing her speed in the 60m.

    Also in the field will be Westfield's (VA) Emma Seetoowho jumped to a personal best of 19-11.5 at the East Coast Invitational.

    Seetoo is coming off a win from the VHSL Region 6D Indoor Championships. US No. 5, Gianna Locci leaped 19-9.5 this season and US No. 6 Tess Stapleton are both jumping for the national championship title.