Photo by Ryan Kelly
After initial freshmen year success at Hanover High School including a runner-up sub 2:20 800 meter performance at the Central Region Meet, the momentum did not carry over into Taylor Clevinger's sophomore year as a travel soccer injury in the fall and then another injury from overtraining in the spring hampered her development. After a change in scenery, teammates, and coaches in her transfer to Richmond area private school St. Catherine's during her junior year, Clevinger experienced a revival in her running especially during the 2010 outdoor season with a 2:14 800 meter best which has continued onto this year as a senior running personal bests (including a recent 2:58 1000) and school records (helped set 4x400 record last weekend). The University of Richmond signee prepares for this Saturday's VISAA State Championships as a favorite individually to win state titles in the 1600 and 1000 meter races as well as a key contributor for potentially another St. Ca...
