Five Hills Track & Field Club

The Five Hills Track & Field Club congratulates three athletes who qualified for the Junior Olympics in New Orleans, Louisiana. On an idle weekend prior to the South Texas AAU Region 9 Championship, Kelsey (Roxy) Sloan (12), Ryan Babbs (10), and Solomon Williams (14) punched their ticket to take on the nation’s best youth in Track & Field. On Friday, July 1, 2005 on the east coast at 8:34 am, Kelsey Sloan ran amongst strangers in Norfolk, Virginia in its state’s Regional qualifier to become a first-time Olympian. She ran progressive 12:24.04 in the 3000m run qualifying in 4th place. This young lady endured nearly a month of scripted workouts in preparation for the Virginia State’s Championships. “Kelsey had a tremendous amount of pressure upon herself to stay focus and train by proxy,” celebratory announced Coach Griffin. Her grand parents honored the prepared workouts, and ensured Kelsey consumed positive (healthy) foods with proper rest cycles. Kelsey received many telephone calls by Silvia Sloan (mother) and Coach Griffin to prevent the loss of conditioning and focus. This twelve year old commitment is beyond her years, and now she’s competing on the national level. Also on Friday, July 1, 2005 in San Antonio, Ryan Babbs (10) became a two-time Olympian in the Triathlon. He practiced extremely hard to become the second member of his family to compete in New Orleans. His younger sister, Alyssa Babbs (7) is competing in Tumbling. Ryan amassed 404 points, as he High Jumped, Shot Putted and ran the 400m Dash his way to the Crescent City. “Ryan brings the total packet of what an athlete must be,” expressed Coach Griffin. He was also a Junior Olympian in 2004 in the Triathlon. On Saturday, July 2, 2005 down in the Alamo City, Solomon William took a jab at conquering the Pentathlon, which is a five-stage point producing event. He started his quest to compete in New Orleans early by sprinting the fastest 100m Hurdles time of 15.22. He maintained 2nd in the High Jump, Shot Put, and Long Jump. The final event was the 1500m run, and Solomon knew his Olympic aspiration would depend upon a respectable time. Though challenged, he overcame tired and weary legs finishing third overall. This first time Olympian was ecstatic of his accomplishment. He worked for it, and was rewarded for his efforts. The Five Hills Track & Field Club has their athletes involved in every aspect of their self proclaimed “True Sport”. The Jack Rabbits are a well rounded Youth Sports Entity. They have Pole Vault, Javelin Throwers, Shot Putters, Discus Throwers, Long, High, and Triple Jumpers. If you want sprinters, then go by S. C. Lee Junior High School between 5:30 – 7:30 pm and see their 100m, 200m, and 400m sprinters hard at work. They have a talent pool of national famed Hurdles ranging from 80m, 100m, 110m, and 400m. Their Mid Distance and Long Distance runners challenge themselves in the 800m, 1500m and the 3000m Runs. The Coaches, Parents, and athletes have built a reputation as fierce competitors; yet tranquil and respectable to others and their property. The 24 athletes are working on refining their crafts for July 7, 2005 when the South Texas AAU Region 9 Championships begin their quest to compete in the “Big Easy.” The Central Texas Community is invited to see what the Jack Rabbits are doing with their time out of school.

The Five Hills Track & Field Jack Rabbits emerged out of Buffalo Country with 42 of their 45 athletes moving on to San Antonio for their second of three qualifiers for the Junior Olympics in New Orleans. They ran the hills, pulled the tires, forward lunge their way through many drills, and performed several anaerobic stairs drills to prepare for the Austin area competition. The competition was fierce as 20 track clubs descended in Giddings to extend their dreams of making to the Crescent City. The Jack Rabbits fought hard, ran well, throw impressively, and jumped their way through many multiple qualifications. The heat made the track extremely hot; yet the Jack Rabbits merged on taking care of their feet immediately after their races. Steffin McCarter (8) came out of Giddings, Texas as the one to watch even more. He exceeded the national record in all three of his events. He jumped a staggering 14’ 8”, which is 1’ 1” beyond any 6-8 years old boy has even traveled in the air. He ran his first 200m race of the season in an epic sprint. He ran 28.11; the record is 28.84. The 100m was taken in 13.30; the record is 13.74. The 400m humbling experiment Coach Griffin set out for Steffin only increased his strength; mission accomplishment. In the Primary Division (6-8 years old): Damara Kennedy Darian Gibson 100m – 17.14 8th Place 7’ 10” 2nd Place 200m - 33.26 4th Place In the Bantam Division (10 years old): Ryan Babbs High Jumps 3’ 2” 2nd Shot Put 15’ 2 ½” 3rd Long Jump 10’ 9 ¾” 6th In the Sub Midget Division (11 years old): Dewayne Brown Tres Johnson Desha Smith Khadja Stuckey Shot Put 21’- 4th 80H 14.74 – 1st 80H 16.55 – 2nd 80H 13.93 – 1st 100m 14.31 4th High Jump 4’4” -1st Lakia Hale Shot Put 24’ ½ - 4th LJ 10’ – 6th LJ 10’10”- 5th 80H 19.91 – 3rd 200m 30.00 – 5th In the Sub Youth Division (13 years old) Brandon Byrd Latwan Coleman Jasmine Gibson Michael Griffin 100m 11.84 – 3rd 100m 13.86 – 8th 100H 19.99 – 2nd 100H 17.10 - 7th 200m 25.34 – 4th High Jump 4’2” – 4th LJ 12’ 9 ½” – 5th High Jump 4’4”- 3rd LJ 16’2” 5th Donovan Johnson Kelsey McCarter TraOnna Shedrick Joshua Threat High Jump 4’8” – 1st Shot Put – 24’- 4th LJ 14’11 1/2’ High Jump 4’4” – 2nd 100H 15.15 - 2nd Denise Simpson 200m 28.12 - 3rd Long Jump 14’9”– 8th LJ 16’ 11 ¾” 4th Shot Put 24’4”- 2nd 100m 13.52 –4th 100m 13.25 - 7th 200m 25.55 – 5th Shot Put 23’3 ½”-5th Youth Division (14 years old): Todd Calloway Brittany Clarke Nikolas Greene Rashad Hardy 200H 31.29 LJ 16’ 8 1/2” Shot Put 26’1¼” -7th 100H 16.13 – 4th Triple Jump 31’ – 1st Triple Jump 33’ – 4th 400m 62 sec. – 2nd 200H 29.30 – 5th 100m – 12.96 – 3rd Deshone Pace Blakely Johnson Toni Johnson Timothy Jones 800m 2:16.42 – 5th 100m 12.81 – 2nd Shot Put 29’ 2”- 2nd High Jump 4’ 8”–2nd Shot Put 26’11¼-4th LJ - 16’ ½” – 2nd 400m 66 sec – 8th 100H 16.89 – 6th 200m 26.30 – 3rd 200H 33.98 – 8th Tabitha Kearse Solomon Williams Javelin 48th - 1st 100H 14.51 – 2nd 3000m 12:12.07-2nd High Jump 4’8” – 2nd 1500m 5: 33.04 – 4th Triple Jump – 36’5 ½ - 2nd Long Jump – 18’ 1” – 4th Intermediate Division (15 & 16 years old) Isaiah Buckram Jasmine Clarke Anthony Cotton Desmond Gibson Shot Put 29’ 9” – 5th 800m 2: 27.07- 1st Pole Vault 11’ – 1st High Jump 4’ 4” – 2nd 400m 60 sec. - 2nd Triple Jump 37’1– 5th Robert Griffin, III Jerome Lewis Demetria Pace Casey Stephens 110H 14.31 – 1st 3000m 12:39 - 3rd 1500m 5:29 – 1st 100H - 16.10 - 2nd 400H 55.90 – 1st 1500m 6: 03 – 7th 3000m 12: 22 – 1st 400H 67 sec – 2nd High Jump 6’ – 1st Long Jump 15’ – 2nd 400m 51.83 – 4th Troy Vital John Woods 200m 22.34 – 2nd 800m 2:16.50 – 6th 400H 59.90 – 3rd 1500m – 4:35 - 4th Triple Jump 41’5”-4th 400m 52.03 – 5th Young Men/Women Division (17 & 18 years old) Donald Buckram Lamar Coleman Dejon Griffin Bonita Jones 100m 10.80 – 2nd L-Jump 16’1”- 8th Shot Put 38’3” -1st 100M 12.00 – 2nd H-Jump 5’ 8” - 5th Discus 113’1½” - 3rd 100H 14.41 – 2nd 400H 66.67 – 2nd “Forty- five athletes gave it their best, and I’m pleased that their energy and endurance were utilized on the track and during field events without regrets,” intoned Coach Griffin. Several Jack Rabbits were unable to attend, but their track experience is far from over. While the 41 Jack Rabbits are fine tuning their craft for the Junior Olympic qualifiers, the other Jack Rabbits are building and conditioning for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF). Their first track meet under TAAF is on July 8 -9, 2005 at Temple Wildcat Stadium. The Jack Rabbits next challenge is maintaining their form and focus as they travel to Trinity University’s Alamo Stadium on June 25 – 27, 2005.

The Five Hills Track & Field Jack Rabbits fought through some pretty intense battles of their own in the Alamo city. The forecast in San Antonio was overcastted clouds, humidity, heat and more humidity; yet the 3000 athletes dare to let the sunny conditions stop their ambitions of Junior Olympic Glory in the Crescent City. When the spikes were taken off, the Javelin secured, and the hurdles were stacked away, 24 Jack Rabbits met the fierce competition stride for stride, jump for jump, and throw for throw to make it to the final meet for a Junior Olympic birth to New Orleans. Many Jack Rabbits could have been considered for distinguish performances: Robert Griffin, Steffin McCarter, Brittany Clarke, Tabitha Kearse, and Troy Vital. But this home schooler epitomizes the work and commitment associated with being competitive. Jerome Lewis didn’t advance to the final qualifying meet, but his belief, will, and gut wrenching heart taught the Jack Rabbits a thing or two about dedication. You see Jerome join the local track club four days before the Giddings’ Qualifier on June 18, 2005. Many saw Jerome’s first (raw) week of practice, and now they see a different fellow gaining form as a long distance racer. “His times in the 3000m and 1500m are constantly going down, which represents he’s still gaining momentum,” shared Coach Griffin. Steffin McCarter is the “Gladiator” of Track and Field in a sprinter’s uniform. He sees what is necessary to achieve a high level of performance, and then begins to make pacts with his parents. His vision of success is shear poetry in the making. He made his presence felt winning three gold medals. He won the Long Jump in 13’ 8”, the 100m Dash in 13.94, and the 200m in 28.95. Robert L. Griffin III continues to provide consistency in his specialties with three Gold Medals. He won the High Jump saving his legs with only two jumps stopping at 6’. He won the 400m Hurdles turning the third fastest time in the nation with a 56.58. He also owns the second fastest time of 55.93. He won the 110m Hurdles in 15.01 ten minutes after sprinting out of lane 8th in the 400m Dash for 4th with a time of 51.01. He’s a quarter horse and by running the open 400m Dash and the 400m Hurdles shows his strong agility and will power. Brittany Clarke posse’s great range (100m, 200m, & 400m) in the sprints. She’s also out jumping her peers as she won two Gold Medals in the Long and Triple Jump. She left the earth on a single leap of 17’5.5”. She qualified 5th in the 100m Dash in a crowded 13.13 seconds (winner 12.93). She immediately moved to the Triple Jump Pit and commanded the event winning the extent with a solid extended leap of 35’ 3’. She’s peaking and that’s very promising. Jasmine Clarke is poise when it comes to running the 800m when she took the Gold Medal in 2:31.00. She also loves the sprint game, and raced to a welcoming 59.50 in the 400m Dash for 4th place. Khadija Stuckey is a hurdling sensation as she continues to sprint away from the competition in the 80m Hurdles. She won a Gold Medal in the 80m hurdles in a fascinating time of 14.14. She utilized her explosive power tossing the shot put 22’ 6’ placing 6th place. She finished off her competition in the 200m Dash in lane 8. She finished the race in 29.81, 4th place. She’s going to run the curve in spectacular fashion in the coming weeks. Tra Onna Shedrick utilizes her tall statue and long gifted legs as she won the Girls Long Jump soaring 15’2.5”. She has sprinting power qualifying 5th in the 100m Dash in 13.13 seconds. Troy Vital; a true quarter horse is constantly being challenged; yet holding on to the basic premise of “Using your legs and not your eyes” has propelled him into a fierce 200m Sprinter. He won a Silver Medal in the 200m Dash with an impressive 22.60. He won a Bronze in the 400m Hurdles taking 3rd in a minute flat. He placed 4th in the Triple Jump with an extended leap of 41’ 8”, and finished his competition with a 7th place finish out of lane one in a blazing 51.67 in the 400m Dash. Bonita Jones is finding herself in heated contested hurdle after hurdle races, and sprint after sprint races. She won two Silver Medals in the hurdles. The sprint hurdles saw the pride of Copperas Cove blaze to a 14.76 (winner 14.70). She’s gaining more confidence in her future college athletic vocation of the 400m Hurdles by turning in an impressive 66.75 seconds. She’s charting new turf in the open 100m Dash, where she fought in a nail biter to a Bronze Medal for third in 12.63. It took a while, but she’s a Jack Rabbit. Tabitha Kearse is really aspiring many as she clearly understands the speed associated with being a Long Distance Racer. She won a Silver Medal in her favorite 3000m in a time of 11:49.37. She place 4th in the Javelin with a throw of 42’1”, and finished off the competition in 6th place in the 1500m in an impressive time of 5:28.50. Tabitha is one of many Jack Rabbits who are performing multiple events very competitively. Donovan Johnson is commanding attention as he continues to strive for excellence in the 100m Hurdles as he wins a Silver Medal with a time of 15.72. He also took 2nd in the High Jump clearing 4’10” and finished 6th in the Long Jump with a jump of 16’4”. Dejon Griffin is gearing up for some great throws, as she utilized the second qualifier for some fine tuning. She won a Bronze Medal in the Shot Put throwing a 36’6” for 3rd place. She placed 4th in the Discus throwing an encouraging 117’11.5”. Demetria Pace; the Jackrabbits Queen of the Long Distance has tremendous range and stamina. She qualified 3rd in the 3000m and 1500m Run with a time of 11:35 and 5:12, respectfully. She also placed 8th in the 800M Dash with a time of 2.35. Solomon Williams was a very busy young man as he competed and placed in four events. He finished 4th in the Triple Jump with a leap of 37/1/2 ft. He took 5th place in both the High Jump (5.2) and 100m Hurdles (14.83). He also leaped 17.11 feet to take 6th place in the Long Jump. Blakely Johnson is truly a remarkable young lady who is determined to leave her mark on the track and field community. She came in 3rd place in the 100m Dash with a time of 13.31 (winning time 12.98). She also placed 5th in the Long Jump (16-02) and 6th in the 200m Dash (27.28). Tres Johnson hurdled his way to a 3rd place finish in the 80m Hurdles. Brandin Byrd sprinted his way to a 3rd Place finish in both the 100m and 200m Dashes with times of 12.68 and 25.28. He also placed 5th in the Long Jump with a jump of 16-06. Casey Stephens blazed the track to take a 4th place finish in the 400m Hurdles with a time of 1:09. She also placed 6th in the Long Jump (16-04) and the 100m Hurdles with a time of 16.81. Ryan Babbs is very determined about conquering the High Jump. He soar 3’4” over the horizontal bar placing 4th. Michael Griffin reached new heights as he achieved his personal best of 4’8” placing 6th in the High Jump competition. Donald Buckram took time out from the gridiron to run an electrifying 100m Dash race placing 2nd in his heat and 6th overall with a time of 11.19. Rashad Hardy took a mere 30.60 seconds to qualify in the 200m Hurdles placing 3rd in his heat and 6th overall. He’s going down to San Antonio on Saturday to enter the multi-events. Lamar Coleman is emerging as an efficient jumper. He flew over the High Jump bar at 5’6” placing an encouraging 7th. LaKia Hale hurdled her way to an 8th place finish in the 80m Hurdles with a time of 17.99. Desha Smith after re-directing her energy and getting back to her basic principles of long jumping, she soared 11’9” for 5th place. The Jack Rabbits summer program doesn’t stop after the AAU qualifiers. They also train for and participate in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation track circuit. The S. C. Lee Junior High School track is as busy as ever, because the remaining Jack Rabbits not participating in the AU region 9 Championships are headed to a qualifier in Temple at Wildcats Stadium on July 8-9, 2005. Coach Griffin believes in developing all athletes beyond their Track & Field specialty. “When these athletes return to school in August, their coach shall be pretty please with their conditioning, approach, and ability to remain calm during challenging ball games or cross country trails,” professed Jack Rabbits Head Coach Robert L. Griffin, Jr. The Jack Rabbits thanks all their supporters who supported the athletes through the fund raising raffles. The athletes who participated were spared from entrances fees, which continue to raise each meet. The Central Texas Community is always invited to see the Jack Rabbits train and overcome the many developmental regimens for their competitiveness.

AS REPORTED BY THE COPPERAS COVE LEADER - PRESS AND KILLEEN DAILY HERALD Season Open with a Flash Amidst the track side 105 degree scorching heat of Saturday, the Five Hills Track & Field Club ventured down to Round Rock McNeil High School to add a little heat to its competition. Steffin McCarter (8) impacted the track meet immediately by sprinting the fastest 100m in the nation for his age division in the last five years. He eclipsed the national record by 0.81 in a blazing time of 13.05 seconds. His efforts were at least 6 seconds faster than his nearest competitor. Steffin dominated his Primary Boys Division (6-8 years old) by also winning the Long Jump in a soaring 13 feet, 6 inches, which was one inch off the national record. Coach Griffin put him in the 400m as a personal challenge of strength and endurance. Steffin cruised to a 1:17.72 victory. Kelsey (Roxy) Sloan came out firing on all cylinders running the Sub Youth Girls 3000m in 11: 50.01. Not only did she win her division, but she eclipsed her personal best by nearly three minutes. Her hard work proved to be more than a challenge for her competition. She grew stronger and strong each lap, and her pace made many concede in their efforts. Byron Hayes (8) debut as a Jack Rabbits was golden as he tossed the shot put 10’ 8” to start his competitive season. Dewayne Brown (11) put together a technical sound 100m Dash for 1st place in the Sub Midget Boys (11 years old) by torching the track in 14.18 seconds for his debut as a Jack Rabbit. Desha Smith (11) was in a dog fight in the Sub Midget Girls (11 years old) but held strong to her form to win the 100m Dash in an energetic 14.13 seconds. Khadija Stuckey (11) is one of many Jack Rabbits making their debut on the AAU Track Circuit. She quickly established herself as a force by winning the Sub Midget Girls Shot Put with a 23’5” effort. She then laced up her track spikes to separate herself from the field of hurdles. She came out strong and maintained her form to win the 80m Hurdles in 14.17 seconds. Jasmine Gibson (13) challenged herself in the 100m Hurdles by attacking the first hurdle and the nine in her way to win the Sub Youth Girls 100m Hurdles in an excellent time of 17.18 seconds. Tra Onna Shedrick (13) came out throwing in her debut by tossing the Shot Put 23’ for first, and using her gift of her long legs to out accelerate all Sub Youth Girls in the 100m in a personal best time of 13.80 seconds. Brandin Byrd (13) calmed his mother by exhibiting great form, poise, and a win in the Sub-Youth Boys Division leading 12.20 seconds. Blakely Johnson (14) is a perfectionist, and her determination proved to be her advantage. She out jumped not only her Youth Girls Division, but all girls at the track meet with a leap of 15’7”. The 100m was her platform to test the waters of an always explosive field of sprinters. She reacted quickly to the gun, generated speed and power quickly separating herself from the field and flew to the finish line in 12.70 seconds. Solomon Williams (14) is quiet off the track, yet fierce in competition. He established his hurdling abilities by walking away from the field in the 100m in a respectable time of 15.58 seconds. The 400m dash proved purpose and value as Solomon used the final 150m to showcase his strength in the extended sprint with a 60 seconds flat time. Casey Stephens (15) performed double duty and double wins in the Intermediate Girls (15 -16 year olds) 100m Hurdles and 100m Dash. She ran a clean to form 15.78 in the hurdles and a blazing 12.98 seconds. Jasmine Clarke (16) and Demetria Pace (15) set the tine for the Mid Distance race by cruising to a one-two finish in 2:25 and 2:30 competitively in the Intermediate girls (15 &16). Robert Griffin, III (15) and Troy Vital (15) fresh off their gridiron Dawg Spring Football campaign ran in a different race than their nobility of the 400m Dash. Robert and Troy ran the 800m finishing 1st and 2nd in the Intermediate Boys with a time of 2:13, and 2:14, respectfully. Dejon Griffin (17) threw a personal best of 39’8” in the Young Women Division (17-18) Shot Put for 1st place. She would later launch the Discus a soaring 119’ to win again. Benita “Workhorse” Jones (17) sprinted to victory in both levels of the Young Women Division Hurdles. She first blew away the field in 14.80 seconds in the 100m hurdles. She then made her debut in the 400m Hurdles with a time of 1:13.01. Jeff Russell debut as a Jack Rabbit was an experience to remember. After being baked by the sun, and finally getting in the starting blocks to make his debut in the 400m Hurdles. He caught the status quo off guard as he ran a very competitive 57.33 seconds race. He was must stronger than he had expected as he pulled away from the field enroute to victory. When asked to assess the Jack Rabbits performance, Coach Griffin intoned, “Our athletes got their first taste of the Texas Heat and their competition. I was very pleased with their approach, determination, and execution. We are truly working hard and their commitment to making healthy choices in their diet will prove vital in attaining our goals.” The Jack Rabbits had numerous 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishes. The program is alive and well. Coach Griffin invites the Five Hills Community to come out and visit the athletes train at S. C. Lee Junior High School’s Hanke Stadium.

AS REPORTED BY THE COPPERAS COVE LEADER- PRESS & THE KILLEEN DAILY HERALD AND COVE HERALD While most youths are staying up late and waking up at noon during their summer vacation, the Five Hills Track & Field Jack Rabbits are training, and developing their athletic form on the South Texas AAU Track & Field Circuit. The local track club descended upon Austin Reagan’s Nelson Field to compete amidst the in-your-face 90 degrees heat. The Jack Rabbits would face their most formidable rivals amongst 500 to 600 athletes. The fireworks were immediate as the Prince of the Jack Rabbits sprinting core, Steffin Mc Carter (8) exceeded the national record for Primary Boys (6-8 year olds) in the Long Jump. He was determined as he blazed down the runway with one goal in mind, “Exceed the record of 13 feet, 7 inches.” His approach, take off, flight and landing yielded 13’ 7 ¼”. His enthusiasm from his leading jump only made him ever more determined, as he lined up for the 100m Dash. The winds pickup seemingly to know that something special was in the air. The gun sounded, and Steffin was off generating speed in his drive phase. When he could build no more speed, he came out of his drive phase and accelerated taking all onlookers breathe away in disbelief. The clock recorded a staggering 12.20 seconds. In an attempt to humble him, Coach Griffin placed him in the 400m Dash. He cruised to a 1:19.03 win in the one lapper. Kelsey (Roxy) Sloan (12) is building momentum and a fierce competitive reputation in the Long Distance Community. Kelsey breezed past 13, 14, 15, & 16-year girls to take the 3000m crown in 12 minutes, 20 seconds. She had to wait and endure all running activities before running a person best of 5 minutes, 29 seconds winning the 1500m Run. Kelsey is reaching all her running goals, as she leaves this week for a Family Reunion and Track & Field qualifier coordinated in Virginia. We expect Kelsey to do well, and follow her day by day run specific workout regimen. Khadija Stuckey is multi-talented Jack Rabbit who blew away her nearest competitor in the Sub-Midget Girls 80m Hurdles by 4 seconds. Her hurdling performance of 13.15 was at the national level of excellence. She took 2nd in both the Long Jump and Shot Put with a soaring leap of 12’ flat, and a toss of 22’ 5”. Khadija also found time to run away from the 200m Dash field in a scorching 30.67. Dejon Griffin (16) delivered a promising toss in the Young Women Shot ousting her competitions with a 39’ 1” performance. She also won the Discus throwing contest with a 111’ 3” spin toss. Jasmine Clarke ailing (slowed) by sore foot was determined to run. She posted a moderate 2-minute, 29 seconds in the Intermediate Girls 800m while still out distancing her nearest competitors by a full two seconds. Casey Stephens by far was the most active Jack Rabbit. She finally cracked the 14 second mark in the Intermediate Girls (15-16 years old) 100m Hurdles. She was focus and determined as she flew over the hurdles in 14.70 seconds. Casey started the charge of debuting in the Intermediate Hurdlers by placing 3rd in an impressive time of 47.41. The work put in her Long Jumping yielded a personal best of 17’’ 1”. Yet Casey still found energy and enthusiasm to place 2nd in the 100m at a promising 12.5 seconds. Management, development, and care (legs) are becoming very crucial for 7 on 7 participants and Jack Rabbits Intermediate Boys (15-16 years old) Robert Griffin and Troy Vital. Robert came out firing on all cylinders eclipsing the 110m Hurdles in a personal best and winning time of 14 seconds flat. He and Troy were eager to make their debut in the 400 Hurdles. The track was not marked for the long intermediate race, so they had to settle for a tune up in the 300m hurdles. Robert and Troy on cruise control left the field of seven in 39.86 and 41.90, respectfully. Troy Vital decided the 200m race was more attractive in conditioning than the 1500m. He scorched his heat perfecting his curve running, which separated him from the other seven sprinters as he flew to a personal best of 23.01 seconds. He posted the third fastest time with a psychological advantage over his only two faster times by .01, and .02, respectfully. Brittany Clarke took the Youth Girls (14 years old) by storm. She won and established a personal best leaped of 17’ 1” in the Long Jump. Later on in the meet she took 2nd in the 400m in 62 seconds, and established herself as the “One to Watch” in her first year of extending her sprinting ability. Toni Johnson completes the trio competing Jack Rabbit Johnson’s by emerging with two strong showings in the Youth Girls (14 years Olds) 400m Dash and Shot Put. She proved very strong in the quarter mile winning her heat in 66 seconds, which was third overall. Toni tossed the iron ball 30’ 1 ½” with vigor and another 3rd place finish. The Sub Youth Boys (13-year old) 100m hurdles are a highly contest event, and Ian Donovan Johnson renewed his competitive rival of 2004 season. The gun sounded and Donovan started off slow, but then came determination, and he hurdled past his nemesis from Giddings, Texas in 15 seconds flat. TraOnna Shedrick (12) used her long legs to flee her hot pursuing competitor in a promising 13.03 seconds. She placed 2nd in the 200m in a roaring 28.76 seconds. Lakia Hale (10) started off her first track meet by leaping 13’ 9” in the Sub-Midget Girls Long Jump for an enthusiastic 2nd place finish. Lamar Coleman (16) got his summer track appetite wet in the Young Men High Jump placing second with a soaring leap of 5’ 8”. Tre Johnson (11) attempting to follow in his big brother’s Donovan footsteps placed third in the 80m Hurdles with a promising time of 15.20 seconds. Khanisha Tarrant (10) blazed the Bantam Girls (10 years old) 200m Dash in a blistering 31.23 seconds. Damara Kennedy (7) place 1st in the Primary Girls (6-8 years old) 200m Dash with a time of 40.34 and 2nd in the 100m with an accomplished time of 17.01 seconds. The anticipated competition publicized by Austin’s Texas Heat Track Club didn’t disappoint us. “Our sprinters were challenged in every phase of their races minus one (Steffin),” intoned Coach Griffin. The race specific development and regimen are becoming more understandable to the debuting Jack Rabbits. Coach Griffin feels the sprinting core are beginning to peak with some surprises in the midst. Coach Griffin continues to invite the Central Texas Community to their practice sessions to witness young people, and many of their parents challenging themselves for “Good Fitness”. The Jack Rabbits are taking their hard work, confidence and skills on the road June 11, 2005 to Giddings, Texas for a preview of their first qualifier on June 17-18, 2005.