Franklin High track team advances to championships
Published 5:43 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2019
- The Franklin High School track team: In front, from left, are Myroen Barrett, Keshawn Waters, Jamari Deloatch, Patience Rawlings, Jamiyah Stratton and Jaylen Bailey; back, Jaylon Santiful, Kavon Hawks, Darius Eley, Jah’Naya Jones, Jamal Barger and Richard Meades. Not pictured are Thomas Maxwell and LaSean Nichols-Porter. -- Submitted Mona Sumblin
The Franklin High School 4×100 relay team and coaches — Region 1A East Runner-Up. From left are assistant coach Rathmond Collins, head coach Dennis Sumblin, assistant coach Mona Sumblin, Myroen Barrett, LaSean Nichols-Porter, Darius Eley, Thomas Maxwell and assistant coach Ronnie Adams. — Submitted Mona Sumblin
By Mona Sumblin
FRANKLIN
The Franklin High School track team recently competed in the Tri-Rivers District Outdoor Track Championships, and each member advanced to the Region 1A East Championships. Both tournaments were held at Sussex Central High School.
The following athletes obtained a personal best time or distance in their event(s) at the Regional Tournament:
• Jah’Naya Jones – Shot Put 27’6”; Discus 78’7”
• Patience Rawls – Long Jump 14’4”
• Jamiya Stratton – 400 Meter Dash 1:20.33
The 4×400 relay team of Jaylon Santiful, Jamari Deloatch, Jamal Barger and Keshawn Waters 4:19.43. Kavon Hawks was the alternate.
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The 4×100 team of Thomas Maxwell, Darius Eley, Myroen Barrett and LaSean Nichols-Porter improved their time to 44.9, and is the Region 1A East Runner-Up.
LaSean Nichols Porter also ran a time of 22.97 in the 200 meter dash at the district tournament to qualify for the State Tournament.
The 4×100 relay team will travel to East Montgomery High School in Elton on Friday and Saturday to compete in the VHSL 1A Outdoor Track State Championships.
