Robin Reynolds of
Jackson (Miami) dominated the District 15-2A track meet at Traz Powell Stadium by winning four events.
The meet was delayed for almost 90 minutes due to rain and lightning. Even so, the final four races had to be run in drizzle and windy conditions.
Robin Reynolds, Jackson
Photo courtesy of Carl Cunningham
The multi-talented senior, who has signed with the University of Florida, won the 100-meter dash in 12.06 seconds, the 200 in 24.35, the 400 in 54.58 and the long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 5.75 inches.
Reynolds' outstanding effort paced the Jackson girls to the team title with 220 points. The Jackson boys also won the team title with 184 points.
* Abraham Hall of
South Grand Prairie (Texas) gave track fans a thrill when he was clocked in a near world-record time of 9.74 seconds for the 100 during the District 5-5A meet in Duncanville, Texas. The world record is 9.58 and the national prep record is 10.01.
However, due to a problem with the starter's gun, the automatic timing system did not work during his race, so the clocking was hand-held and wind-aided. Officials estimated that his time probably was about 10.2 or 10.3 - still an outstanding effort. A senior committed to Army, Hall has been hampered by injuries, but now is healthy. Stay tuned.
Shelbi Vaughan, Mansfield Legacy
Courtesy photo
Aldrich Bailey of
Mansfield Timberview (Arlington, Texas) took over the national lead by winning the 400 in 46.18.
National record holder Shelbi Vaughan of
Mansfield Legacy (Texas) won the discus with a throw of 189-8, No. 3 all-time. She also won the shot put with a throw of 48-10 1/2.
* Ten boys broke 4:17 in the mile run during the Pasco Invitational in Washington. Marcus Dickson of
White River (Buckley, Wash.) won in 4:09.02. The girls mile was won in 4:51.75 by Katie Knight of
North Central (Spokane, Wash.).
* Two national 2012 outdoor firsts were posted during the Mayors Cup at Icahn Stadium, Randalls Island, in New York City. Michael Delligatti of
Francis Lewis (Fresh Meadows, N.Y.) captured the 3,000 steeplechase in 9:37.93, while Jeremiah Obeng-Agyapong of
DeWitt Clinton (Bronx, N.Y.) won the 400 hurdles in 53.66.
* Freshman Danielle Woodcock is a star of the future at
Barlow (Gresham, Ore.). She long jumped 17-8 as an eighth grader and already is an impact varsity performer in five individual events and two relays. Coach David Kilian told the Oregonian, "She is a special athlete. She has maturity in her preparation that belies her age. She's one of those girls we can put in any number of events because of athleticism and poise."
* University of Mississippi signee Hunter Harrison, a senior from
Houston (Germantown, Tenn.), set a discus record with a throw of 171-10 during the Houston Track Classic. University of Alabama signee Justin Fondren of
Oxford (Miss.) tied the high jump record by clearing 6-10.
