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READ: Boys Top 20 | Girls Top 20
From the first cold weekend in April to the first week of May, teams from all of the state filled out their lineups and attacked relay season with fast times, towering throws and big jumps.
In our first edition of the NJ.com Top 20 for 2017, we honor the 20 best boys teams and the 20 best girls teams.
This ranking is a reflection of how teams performed at relay meets and relay championships.
Starting next week, we will release a weekly poll that reflects performance in individual competition. Teams will be ranked and evaluated differently than they were for this poll. Also note that championship results for the week of May 8 did not affect this Top 20.
Make sure to check back next week as teams move up and down as the individual portion of the season continues.
Pat Lanni may be reached at planni@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @PatLanniHS. Like NJ.com High School Sports on Facebook.