Team VA did very well out in Clovis California against some tough junior competition that includes college frosh. Even though there was very tough competition, Team VA qualified 10 individuals who tallied up 32 performances and two wins.
Winning their events were Noah Lyles (10.08 - 100m) and Kate Murphy (9:10.51 - 3000m). Noah's time comes very close to his 10.07 wind-aided effort as a junior last year and Kate Murphy's time ranks as a state record according to our database.
It was no surprise to see both these athletes on top considering they are also qualified for the Olympic Trials set to take place starting this weekend. Aside from their amazing running ability and competitive edge, these are two of the best ambassadors for our sport and state as a whole.
These two individuals will be joined by Western Branch's Micaiah Harris who ran 20.77 in the 200 to finish second and qualify for World Juniors.
Finishing just off qualifying (top two qualify) were Rachel McArthur, Grant Holloway, Brandee' Johnson and Syaira Richardson who all finished third in their event.
Holloway ran a blazing fast 13.37 in the finals to break the previous state record of 13.50. Richardson had her own great story by shocking everyone and running a state record 53.38.
Rachel McArthur finished an impressive third in the 1500m run with her 4:25.66 clocking against collegiate level competition.
Brandee' Johnson finished third as well in the 400mH with a state record 56.16 performance.
USATF Junior National Outdoor T&F Championships
Elite Performances
Girls (11) | |||||
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400m | F 1 3rd | 53.38 | Syaira Richardson | Nansemond River | |
400m | p 2 2nd | 53.88 | Syaira Richardson | Nansemond River | |
800m | p 4 3rd | 2:09.11 | Rachel McArthur | Patriot High School | |
1500m | F 1 3rd | 4:25.66 | Rachel McArthur | Patriot High School | |
1500m | p 2 2nd | 4:32.12 | Kate Murphy | Lake Braddock | |
1500m | p 1 5th | 4:35.17 | Rachel McArthur | Patriot High School | |
3000m | F 1 1st | 9:10.51 | Kate Murphy | Lake Braddock | |
100H | p 1 5th | 13.32 | Brandee' Johnson | Nansemond River | |
400H | F 1 3rd | 56.16 | Brandee' Johnson | Nansemond River | |
400H | p 2 2nd | 59.12 | Brandee' Johnson | Nansemond River | |
400H | p 3 3rd | 1:00.82 | Lauren Hoffman | Battlefield | |
Boys (10) | |||||
100m | F 1 1st | 10.08 w | Noah Lyles | T.C. Williams High School | |
100m | p 2 1st | 10.20 w | Noah Lyles | T.C. Williams High School | |
200m | F 1 2nd | 20.77 | Micaiah Harris | Western Branch High School | |
800m | F 1 5th | 1:49.21 | Brandon McGorty | Chantilly | |
800m | p 2 1st | 1:49.79 | Brandon McGorty | Chantilly | |
110H | F 1 3rd | 13.37 | Grant Holloway | Grassfield | |
110H | F 1 5th | 13.62 | Anthony Q Williams | Western Branch High School | |
110H | p 1 2nd | 13.46 w | Grant Holloway | Grassfield | |
110H | p 1 3rd | 13.70 w | Anthony Q Williams | Western Branch High School | |
LJ | F 1 6th | 24-11 | Grant Holloway | Grassfield |