Signs of rust from two weeks of missed practice because of snow and ice, coupled with the New Balance Indoor National Championships in New York City looming four days away, led to several unlikely field heroes on the opening day of the Virginia 5A/6A indoor track championships at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton.
Photo by: Mary Ann Magnant
6A Girls
In the girls' pole vault, both Leclaire Beres and Jessica Keys of Herndon cleared 9-9. But it was Keys who won the tiebreaker on fewer misses, and the championship. The combined effort was worth 18 points for the Hornets, who are currently second in the team standings. However, Western Branch remains the heavy favorite to defend their title.
Crystal Jones of Colonial Forge broke her own meet record, nailing a 5-8 clearance to equal her indoor best and win the girls high jump. Jones had the bar raised to a facility record 5-10.25, but failed to clear on her three attempts.
T.C. Williams jumped out to an ...
