With the graduation of 5 time State High Jump Champion Catherine Claywell, 2012 State Long Jump State Champion Cammie Jo Bolin, and 3 time defending Regional Pole Vault Champion Davey Mauney , Lady Tiger Track and Field Coach Mark Boggess had plenty of points to make up with his 2013 squad.
Led by lone Senior All State Sprinter/Jumper Lindey Hunt, the Lady Tigers welcomed with open arms members of the 2012 Middle School Girls State Champion Team and newcomer Madison Hines, a new freshman speedster from North Carolina.
What the Lady Tigers have been able to accomplish thus far in the young 2013 season has been very impressive.
On Saturday they battled 18 other larger teams covering 6 states, and they brought home the runner up trophy with 80.5 pts. The Saturday prior they were busy scoring 158pts claiming the Murray State Racer Relays Championship over 11 other teams.
Currently the Lady Tigers have athletes ranked statewide in the top 10 for 14 of the 18 events contested.
This includes the #1 ranked 4x100 relay team of Lindey Hunt, Ann Taylor, McKenzie Lamar and Madison Hines and #2 ranked 4x200 relay team of Madison Hines, Ann Taylor, Abby Therrell and Lindey Hunt. Hunt and Yasmine Homa are also currently ranked 2nd in the Long Jump and Pole Vault. Venetia Jackson will also be a state contender as she is ranked 3rd in the Shot Put.
This includes the #1 ranked 4x100 relay team of Lindey Hunt, Ann Taylor, McKenzie Lamar and Madison Hines and #2 ranked 4x200 relay team of Madison Hines, Ann Taylor, Abby Therrell and Lindey Hunt. Hunt and Yasmine Homa are also currently ranked 2nd in the Long Jump and Pole Vault. Venetia Jackson will also be a state contender as she is ranked 3rd in the Shot Put.
Coach Boggess attributes the Lady Tigers success to a “very talented group of girls with great attitudes who love competing and working hard every day, and who really enjoy each other’s success. We also have a great coaching staff that is very committed to developing these athletes and pushing them”.
While the Boys haven’t had the same overall team success, they do boast some of the State’s top ranked
sprinters, jumpers and vaulters. Both the 4x100 relay team of Jaleel Lee, Peyton Glynn, JD Cashion and Desjahvonni Miles and the 4x200 relay team of Desjahvonni Miles, JD Cashion, Lucas Anderson and Peyton Glynn are ranked 1st in the Statewide polls. Junior Jaleel Lee is ranked 1st and 2nd in the Long and Triple Jump and Senior Pole Vaulter Stephen Orr is ranked 2nd. Deshavonni Miles leads the sprinting corps as he is ranked 3rd in the 200m.
sprinters, jumpers and vaulters. Both the 4x100 relay team of Jaleel Lee, Peyton Glynn, JD Cashion and Desjahvonni Miles and the 4x200 relay team of Desjahvonni Miles, JD Cashion, Lucas Anderson and Peyton Glynn are ranked 1st in the Statewide polls. Junior Jaleel Lee is ranked 1st and 2nd in the Long and Triple Jump and Senior Pole Vaulter Stephen Orr is ranked 2nd. Deshavonni Miles leads the sprinting corps as he is ranked 3rd in the 200m.
The boys currently have athletes ranked statewide in the top 10 for 12 of the 18 events contested .
Both the Lady Tigers and Tigers are on Spring Break but will have a busy schedule when they return.
They will be hosting a Multi Team All Comers meet on Tues April 9th, a Quad Meet vs. Marshall, Mayfield and Calloway on Tues April 16th, and they will host the 1st Annual Jimmy Harrell Relays on Fri April 19th.
Both Teams will be attending the prestigious Eastern Relays at the University of Louisville on Fri and Sat April 26th & 27th. The Tigers will be hosting the Class A Region 1 Championships on Saturday May 11th.
All Home Meets will take place at Murray High on the school’s brand new 8 lane rubberized track.
They will be hosting a Multi Team All Comers meet on Tues April 9th, a Quad Meet vs. Marshall, Mayfield and Calloway on Tues April 16th, and they will host the 1st Annual Jimmy Harrell Relays on Fri April 19th.
Both Teams will be attending the prestigious Eastern Relays at the University of Louisville on Fri and Sat April 26th & 27th. The Tigers will be hosting the Class A Region 1 Championships on Saturday May 11th.
All Home Meets will take place at Murray High on the school’s brand new 8 lane rubberized track.
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