Local athletes win state titles
Several local track and field standouts took home state titles last week.
In Class AAAA, Eastside’s Sharonda Priester placed first in the triple jump event, took second in the 100-meter hurdles and third in the 400-meter hurdles.
Blake Presley finished first in the shot put event for Eastside, and second in discus.
Greer’s Jalasia Lewis placed second in the 400-meter race for the Yellow Jackets. Teammate Madeline White placed third in the 800-meter race.
In Class AAAAA, Byrnes’ Miquel Dingle won the 110-meter hurdle event, while teammate William Chastain placed second in the pole vaulting competition and Kaleb Sok took third in javelin.
Riverside’s Miah Johnson placed second in the 800-meter race.
In Class AAA, Gabby Swinton took home gold for Blue Ridge in the shot put event. Teammate Hannah Hallex placed third in 100-meter hurdle event and the high jump event.
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