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Five things to watch for at the state track meet
June 5, 2009As promised, here are five themes to be on the look for Friday and Saturday.
1) Can a WFISD boy win a gold medal?
The last time this happened, Jayson Lavender (now the WFHS football coach) won state in pole vaulting in 1990.
We have two legit chances where guys will enter as the favorites in events: Rider's James Chambers (discus) and Hirschi's Richard Ross (high jump).
2) Can we have some city medalists in the hurdles?
I think so. Demetrion Cooper of Hirschi should at least snag one medal Saturday, and could end with two. Jeylin Reed of Rider has a chance in the 110s today. Both will be running both hurdles events.
3) Defending their gold
Last year the Seymour girls mile relay won, and they have everyone back. We will have to wait until tomorrow to see if that means another title.
And it will be interesting to see if Rochelle's Bonnie Richardson can win another state title by herself again. She did last year.
4) 400 power
We have got three people running in the 400, and I think all three will medal.
City View's Lee Eickman and Burkburnett's Dee Walker have the fastest region times in their class. Knox City's Derrick Coleman is third fastest in Class A.
5) Last chances
Several area athletes have a chance to win a medal in their last appearance. Northside's Colby White was third in the 100 two years ago, but just came up short last year. Knox City's Shelby Gutierrez did not qualify as an individual, but she has won medals each of the last three years and will be in the 4x100.
There are several other to mention. We shall see which capture the moment.
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