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Jayvd Sawyer-Ocasio, CCA
2021 Crossroads Charter Academy ATHLETE YEAR of the
JAYVD SAWYER-OCASIO
BIG RAPIDS – Javyd Sawyer-Ocasio participated in soccer and track & field this 20202021 school year and enjoyed productive seasons for Crossroads Charter Academy.
Sawyer-Ocasio was the captain of a very young Crossroads team, which battled for numbers on its roster.
At times this season, Crossroads played with less than 11 athletes.
He’s a senior who has played Crossroads soccer for six years on the middle school and high school level.
“I normally play defender,” Sawyer-Ocasio said, adding he’s also played sweeper this season. “I’m, in charge of the defense and I make sure the ball doesn’t go behind me and make sure everyone is in front of me.”
Crossroads’ boys track team has had a productive season with the likes of Sawyer-Ocasio leading the way.
He’s a senior and has had solid performance for the Cougars. In the 100 meters, his first meet of the season. He was at 13.64 seconds.
In the league meet on May 11, Sawyer-Ocasio was 15th in 14.18 seconds.
Sawyer-Ocasio’s personal record in the 200 meters was 28.54 seconds.
He also threw the discus and was sixth in the Mohawk relays with a PR throw of 80 feet, 4 inches.
“I’ve broken a couple of PRs in the discus more than I have done in the dashes,” Sawyer-Ocasio said.
He would like to get up to 90 feet before the season ends. But he may only get one more chance with Friday’s regional meet at Saugatuck.
“The key is your rotation,” he said. “If you’re doing the two-rotation throw you want to make sure your steps are controlled and you’re not jumping all over the circle. It’s definitely about your form. Once you get your form down, you can work on your speed.
Sawyer was the anchor in the 4x100 relay.
