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With the OSAA State Championships approaching, Oregon’s high school track and field scene is alive with talent. From record-breaking jumps and throws to impressive sprinting performances, athletes are showcasing their skills. Highlights include standout triple jumpers, rising discus throwers, and speedy sprinters who have shattered personal bests, all setting the stage for an exciting championship showdown.

Exciting Talent Shines in Oregon High School Track and Field!

As the anticipation builds for the upcoming OSAA State Championships, it’s clear that this year’s talented youth in Oregon are ready to make their mark! From thrilling triple jumps to jaw-dropping discus throws, the high school track and field scene is buzzing with athletes who are breaking records and reaching new heights.

Harris Makes a Triumphant Return

After taking a couple of seasons off, one athlete making a splash is Harris, who has come back stronger than ever. This superstar is now one of the top triple jumpers in Class 5A, having emerged victorious in all five of his competitions this spring. His standout moment came at the Wilsonville Invitational where he soared to a personal best of 46 feet, 4 inches, shattering the school record in the process!

Hedgepeth’s Remarkable Journey

Freshman Hedgepeth has proven that hard work pays off. He significantly improved his discus throwing skills, raising his personal best by over 24 feet late in his season and clinched a third-place finish at the 4A state meet. This spring, he has continued to impress, with a discus mark of 167-10 at the Prosser Rotary Invite and a shot put record of 52-3.

Meet the Javelin King: Olivo

Olivo burst onto the scene by qualifying for the 6A state meet with a throw of 170 feet as a freshman. This year, he has reigned supreme as Oregon’s top javelin thrower, launching himself to an astonishing 202-1 at the Vic Downs Mac Invite. Beyond the javelin, he’s also proving to be a serious contender in the shot put and discus events.

Speedy Sprinters Shine

In the world of sprinting, Cozart has stepped up with an impressive improvement in his 100 meters time to 11.09 seconds. He also showcased his versatility by adding the 300 hurdles to his repertoire, finishing with a season-best of 40.58. Meanwhile, teammate Codding has set his own records, dropping his 100 meters time to 10.77 seconds and finishing second in the 200 meters at the Sunset Team Challenge.

A Stellar Group of Athletes

Valley, who has dreams of playing defensive back in college, continues to impress with a wind-aided victory in the 100 meters at the Oregon Relays. Despite battling injuries, he managed to clock an incredible 10.69 seconds and even improved his 200 meters PR to 21.65.

More Record Breakers on the Horizon

Arthur is emerging as a javelin specialist, with a new personal record of 180-9, ranking him 10th among all-time Oregon 1A throwers. Pearson, who missed parts of last season, has bounced back remarkably in the triple jump with an impressive mark of 46-6.

Williams is another standout, having raced his way to victory in the mile at the Oregon Relays and breaking the school record at 4:09.96. His performance at the Arcadia Invitational in the 3,200 was just as thrilling, with a time of 8:51.56.

More Talents Worth Watching

The excitement doesn’t stop there! Peterson has set school records in the 300 hurdles and 400 meters, making waves in the competition last year. Then there’s Burton, who showed remarkable improvement in both the 100 and 200 meters, while Miracle has led his 4xMile relay team to victory at the New Balance Nationals.

Setting the Stage for State Championships

With so many athletes showcasing their talent, it’s shaping up to be an incredible OSAA State Championships this year. All eyes will be on these incredible young athletes who are clearly determined to make their school and state proud, as they push the limits of possibility with record-breaking performances!

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