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 — 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 […]
What: State track and field meetWhen: May 31 and June 1Where: Welcome Stadium, 1601 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, DaytonSchedule: May 31 — 2 p.m. (girls 4×800-meter relay), 2:15 p.m. (boys 4×800), 2:30 to 5:40 p.m. (running preliminaries for all events except distance); June 1 — 10 a.m. (girls shot put, boys discus, girls pole […]
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 […]