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 […]
How News-Herald coverage area student-athletes fared on Day 1 of the state track and field meet in Dayton. Competitors are listed in alphabetical order by division.
It’s not that the Riverside boys track and field program hasn’t had impactful regional performances over the years, of course.Coming into this spring, the Beavers had 54 state qualifiers and 11 top-four placements at state amid their program history, including three state event championships.As far as volume and impact in a tight window, though, few […]