The two-time champion doubled her gold.
Kiara Strayhorn went two-for-two in finals Friday on Day 1 of the Class 5 track and field state championships at Adkins Stadium, making her a four-time state champion with a chance for two more today.
It will be a busy couple of days for Capital City. Kiara Strayhorn will be the busiest of all. Last year’s two-time state champion will try to defend her Class 5 titles in the long jump and 100-meter hurdles and will try to take the top spot in the high jump and 4x100-meter relay as well today during state track and field championships at Adkins Stadium.
Last season, the Capital City Cavaliers got their first individual medals in track and field. Now in their second season, they are looking for a team plaque.
Four Cavaliers locked in their spot in today’s action at the Class 3 State wrestling tournament at Mizzou Arena. After Day 1, Capital City is tied for 24th with seven team points. A.J. Kempker was the first Capital City grappler to earn his spot in Day 2, when he used a reversal, two takedowns and a stalling point to build a 7-3 decision over Warrenton’s Noah Lohrman at 120 pounds.