Best of the VA Freshmen Boys

The Eastern Region had some of the state's best freshmen in Virginia this spring with the likes of Deep Creek's Dejor Simmons, Ocean Lakes' Drew Paisley, and Woodside's Brandon Burton. Simmons won the Eastern Region 100 meter dash title as well as finished as a state runner-up in the event. Paisley finished as a Nike Outdoor Nationals All-American in the freshmen mile as he was the only freshmen under 4:30 for 1600 meters with a 4:27.04 best at the AAA State Meet. Meanwhile, Brandon Burton also recorded his best in state competition in the 800 meter run with a swift ninth grade time of 1:57.75. Other exceptional athletes included Salem's Anthony Medley, who dipped under 40 seconds several times in the 300 meter hurdles.