DAYTON — Prior to stepping onto the podium June 1 during the Division I state track and field meet, Ty Jackson took off his spikes and walked up barefoot.Sure, it was because the Mayfield senior’s feet were feeling it after two hurdles finals at state.But symbolically, it was also because he wore them down with […]
DAYTON — Just three more races, three more explosions of the starter’s gun, is all that stands between Mateo Medina and making history.In the 115-year history of the Ohio boys high school track and field championships, only 15 athletes have won the sprint triple crown by winning the 100, 200 and 400 dashes in the […]
DAYTON — A common quote from Mateo Medina is that he’s going to shoot for the stars — and if he misses — he’ll land on the clouds.He didn’t miss.In the 116-year history of Ohio high school track and field, the Elyria senior became the 16th boy to win the sprint triple crown. In front […]
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It was a day of champions for area athletes May 24 at the Division I regional track and field meet at Port Clinton.The Avon boys and girls both won their respective team titles, the boys in dominant fashion and the girls in a tighter battle. It was the second regional title for the Avon boys […]
Just five days ago, Avon star sprinter Jakob Weatherspoon was sprawled on a trainer’s table after pulling up in the 200-meter dash, and it appeared his track and field season could be over.But the sophomore knew better.“As soon as I was done running on Friday, I knew I was going to be OK,” Weatherspoon said.As […]
Six one-thousandths of a second. It’s difficult to imagine something so miniscule.But it was six one-thousandths of a second that kept the Avon boys from winning their second consecutive Division I district track and field title. Six one-thousandths of a second was the difference between first and second place, between a gold trophy and a […]