Marblehead senior Carlyn McGrath, left, and Beverly senior Kendel Davy, fly in unison over the hurdles during the 55m hurdle preliminary race during the NEC Conference Meet at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury on Friday afternoon. McGrath ended up winning the finals heat in 8.72 seconds, while Davy came in third at 9.21 seconds. DAVID LE/Staff photo. 1/30/15.