2022 GHSA Track & Field State Championship

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2 0 2 2 T R A C K & F I E L D S TAT E C H A M P I O N S H I P S ALBANY EVENTS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 12 - SESSION I FIELD EVENTS 1A-PUBLIC & 4A / 4X200 PRELIMS, 4X800 FINALS 11:00 AM: High Jump-Class 1A-Public Boys, Pole Vault-Class 4A Boys, Discus Throw-Class 4A Girls, Shot Put-Class 1A-Public Boys, Long Jump-Class 4A Girls, Triple Jump-Class 1A-Public Boys 1:00 PM: High Jump-Class 1A-Public Girls, Pole Vault-Class4A Girls, Discus Throw-Class 4A Boys, Shot Put-Class 1A-Public Girls, Long Jump-Class 4A Boys, Triple Jump-Class 1A-Public Girls 3:00 PM: High Jump-Class 4A Boys, Pole Vault - Class 1A-Public Boys, Discus Throw - Class 1A-Public Girls, Shot Put-Class 4A Boys, Long Jump-Class 1A-Public Girls, Triple Jump-Class 4A Boys 5:00 PM: High Jump-Class 4A Girls, Pole Vault-Class 1A-Public Girls, Discus Throw-Class 1A-Public Boys, Shot Put-Class 4A Girls, Long Jump-Class 1A-Public Boys, Triple Jump-Class 4A Girls 7:00 PM: 4x200 Relay Prelims (1A-Public/4A Girls, then Boys) 7:40 PM: 4x800 Relay Final (1A-Public/4A Girls, then Boys) (Dual-Alley Start)

FRIDAY, MAY 13 - SESSION II QUALIFYING HEATS FOR RUNNING EVENTS AND 1600 METER RUN (1A-PUBLIC), 3200 METER RUN FINALS (4A) The running order in all Prelims will be 1A-Public/4A Girls, followed by 1A-Public/4A Boys

12:00 PM: 12:40 PM: 1:20 PM: 1:40 PM: 2:20 PM:

100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles Prelims 100 Meter Dash Prelims 1600 Meter Run Final (1A-Public Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay Prelims 400 Meter Dash Prelims

3:00 PM: 3:40 PM: 4:20 PM: 5:00 PM: 5:50 PM:

300 Meter Hurdles Plelims 800 Meter Run Prelims (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash Prelims 3,200 Meter Run Final (4A Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Prelims

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - SESSION III FINALS FOR RUNNING EVENTS

The running order in all races will be 1A-Public/4A Girls, followed by 1A-Public/4A Boys 12:00 PM: 12:30 PM: 12:50 PM: 1:20 PM: 1:50 PM: 2:20 PM:

100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles 100 Meter Dash 4x200 Meter Relay 1600 Meter Run (4A Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay 400 Meter Dash

2:50 PM: 3:20 PM: 3:40 PM: 4:00 PM: 4:30 PM: 5:10 PM:

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300 Meter Hurdles 800 Meter Run (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash 3,200 Meter Run (1A-Public Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Presentation of Trophies


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2 0 2 2 T R A C K & F I E L D S TAT E C H A M P I O N S H I P S MCEACHERN EVENTS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 12 - SESSION I FIELD EVENTS 1A-PRIVATE & 7A / 4X200 PRELIMS, 4X800 FINALS 12:00 PM: High Jump - 1A-Private Boys, 7A Girls, Pole Vault - 1A-Private Girls, 7A Boys, Discus Throw - 7A Grils, 7A Boys Shot Put - 1A-Private Boys, 1A-Private Girls, Long Jump - 1A-Private Boys, 7A Girls, Triple Jump - 1A-Private Girls 2:00 PM: High Jump - 1A-Private Girls, 7A Boys, Pole Vault - 1A-Private Boys, 7A Girls, Discus Throw - 1A-Private Girls, 1A-Private Boys Shot Put - 7A Girls, 7A Boys, Long Jump - 1A-Private Girls, 7A Boys, Triple Jump - 1A-Private Boys 4:00 PM: Triple Jump - 7A Girls, 7A Boys 6:20 PM: 4x200 Relay Prelims (1A-Private/7A Girls, then Boys) 7:00 PM: 4x800 Relay Final (1A-Private/7A Girls, then Boys) (Dual-Alley Start)

FRIDAY, MAY 13 - SESSION II QUALIFYING HEATS FOR RUNNING EVENTS AND 4X800 METER RELAY, 3200 METER RUN FINALS The running order in all Prelims will be 1A-Private/7A Girls, followed by 1A-Private/7A Boys

12:00 PM: 12:40 PM: 1:20 PM: 1:40 PM: 2:20 PM:

3:00 PM: 3:40 PM: 4:20 PM: 5:00 PM: 5:50 PM:

100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles Prelims 100 Meter Dash Prelims 1600 Meter Run Final (1A-Private Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay Prelims 400 Meter Dash Prelims

300 Meter Hurdles Prelims 800 Meter Run Prelims (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash Prelims 3,200 Meter Run Final (7A Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Prelims

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - SESSION III FINALS FOR RUNNING EVENTS

The running order in all races will be 1A-Private/7A Girls, follwed by 1A-Private/7A Boys 12:00 PM: 12:30 PM: 12:50 PM: 1:20 PM: 1:50 PM: 2:20 PM:

2:50 PM: 3:20 PM: 3:40 PM: 4:00 PM: 4:30 PM: 5:10 PM:

100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles 100 Meter Dash 4x200 Meter Relay 1600 Meter Run (7A Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay 400 Meter Dash

300 Meter Hurdles 800 Meter Run (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash 3,200 Meter Run (1A-Private Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Presentation of Trophies

CARROLLTON EVENTS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 12 - SESSION I FIELD EVENTS 3A, 6A & ADAPTED / 4X200 PRELIMS, 4X800 FINALS 12:00 PM: Discus Throw - 6A Girls, 6A Boys, High Jump - 3A Boys, 6A Girls, Long Jump - 6A Girls Pole Vault - 3A Girls, 6A Boys, Shot Put - 3A Boys, 3A Girls, Triple Jump - 3A Boys 2:00 PM: Shot Put - Wheelchair (Girls and Boys) 2:30 PM: Discus Throw - 3A Girls, 3A Boys, High Jump - 3A Girls, 6A Boys, Long Jump - 3A Girls, 6A Boys, Pole Vault - 3A Boys, 6A Girls, Shot Put - 6A Girls, 6A Boys, Triple Jump - 6A Girls 4:30 PM: Ambulatory - Discus Throw (Girls), Shot Put (Boys) 5:00 PM: Long Jump - 3A Boys, Triple Jump - 3A Girls, 6A Boys 5:30 PM: Ambulatory - Discus Throw (Boys), Shot Put (Girls) 7:00 PM: 4x200 Relay Prelims (3A Girls/Boys, then 6A Girls/Boys) 7:30 PM: 4x800 Relay Final (3A Girls/Boys, then 6A Girls/Boys) (Dual-Alley Start)

FRIDAY, MAY 13 - SESSION II QUALIFYING HEATS FOR RUNNING EVENTS AND 1600 METER (3A GIRLS/BOYS), 3200 METER RUN (6A GIRLS/BOYS) FINALS The running order in all Prelims will be 3A Girls/Boys, followed by 6A Girls/Boys *The running order in all Hurdles will be 3A/6A Girls, followed by 3A/6A Boys

12:00 PM: 12:50 PM: 1:30 PM: 2:00 PM: 2:40 PM:

*100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles Prelims 100 Meter Dash Prelims 1600 Meter Run Final (3A Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay Prelims 400 Meter Dash Prelims

3:20 PM: 4:10 PM: 4:50 PM: 5:30 PM: 6:20 PM:

*300 Meter Hurdles Prelims 800 Meter Run Prelims (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash Prelims 3,200 Meter Run Final (6A Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Prelims

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - SESSION III FINALS FOR RUNNING EVENTS

The running order in all finals will be 3A Girls/Boys, followed by 6A Girls/Boys *The running order in all Hurdles will be 3A/6A Girls, followed by 3A/6A Boys 12:00 PM: 12:40 PM: 1:10 PM: 1:40 PM: 2:10 PM: 2:50 PM: 3:20 PM:

*100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles 100 Meter Dash (Ambulatory Girls/Boys, 3A/6A Girls, 3A/6A Boys) 4x200 Meter Relay 1600 Meter Run (6A Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay 400 Meter Dash (Ambulatory Girls/Boys, 3A/6A Girls, 3A/6A Boys) *300 Meter Hurdles

4:00 PM: 4:10 PM: 4:40 PM: 5:10 PM: 5:20 PM: 6:00 PM: 6:30 PM:

Whelchair 800 Meter Run (one-turn stagger) 800 Meter Run (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash (Ambulatory Girls/Boys, 3A/6A Girls, 3A/6A Boys) Wheelchair 200 Meter Dash 3,200 Meter Run (3A Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Presentation of Trophies


2 0 2 2 T R A C K & F I E L D S TAT E C H A M P I O N S H I P S KINNETT EVENTS SCHEDULE THURSDAY, MAY 12 - SESSION I FIELD EVENTS 2A & 5A / 4X200 PRELIMS, 4X800 FINALS 11:00 AM: High Jump - Class 2A Boys, Pole Vault - Class 5A Boys, Discus Throw - Class 5A Girls, Shot Put - Class 2A Boys, Long Jump - Class 5A Girls, Triple Jump - Class 2A Boys 1:00 PM: High Jump - Class 2 A Girls, Pole Vault - Class 5 A Girls, Discus Throw - Class 5A Boys, Shot Put - Class 2A Girls, Long Jump - Class 5A Boys, Triple Jump - Class 2A Girls 3:00 PM: High Jump - Class 5A Boys, Pole Vault - Class 2A Boys, Discus Throw - Class 2A Girls, Shot Put - Class 5A Boys, Long Jump - Class 2A Girls, Triple Jump - Class 5A Boys 5:00 PM: High Jump - Class 5A Girls, Pole Vault - Class 2A Girls, Discus Throw - Class 2A Boys, Shot Put - Class 5A Girls, Long Jump - Class 2A Boys, Triple Jump - Class 5A Girls 7:00 PM: 4x200 Relay Prelims (2A/5A Girls, then Boys) 7:40 PM: 4x800 Relay Final (2A/5A Girls, then Boys) (Dual-Alley Start)

FRIDAY, MAY 13 - SESSION II QUALIFYING HEATS FOR RUNNING EVENTS AND 4X800 METER RELAY, 3200 METER RUN FINALS The running order in all Prelims will be 2A/5A Girls, followed by 2A/5A Boys

12:00 PM: 12:40 PM: 1:20 PM: 1:40 PM: 2:20 PM:

100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles Prelims 100 Meter Dash Prelims 1600 Meter Run Final (2A Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay Prelims 400 Meter Dash Prelims

3:00 PM: 3:40 PM: 4:20 PM: 5:00 PM: 5:50 PM:

300 Meter Hurdles Prelims 800 Meter Run Prelims (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash Prelims 3,200 Meter Run Final (5A Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Prelims

SATURDAY, MAY 14 - SESSION III FINALS FOR RUNNING EVENTS

The running order in all races will be 2A/5A Girls, follwed by 2A/5A Boys 12:00 PM: 12:30 PM: 12:50 PM: 1:20 PM: 1:50 PM: 2:20 PM:

100 Meter Hurdles / 110 Meter Hurdles 100 Meter Dash 4x200 Meter Relay 1600 Meter Run (5A Girls/Boys) 4x100 Meter Relay 400 Meter Dash

2:50 PM: 3:20 PM: 3:40 PM: 4:00 PM: 4:30 PM: 5:10 PM:

300 Meter Hurdles 800 Meter Run (one-turn stagger) 200 Meter Dash 3,200 Meter Run (2A Girls/Boys) 4x400 Meter Relay Presentation of Trophies


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DY N A S T I E S A N D B R A G G I N G R I G H T S H I G H L I G H T CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

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BY CRAIG SAGER II he 2022 track and field season will conclude May 12-14

foursome of Tobi Olawole, Isaiah Bond, Victor Venn and K.J. Bold-

with one of the most anticipated championship weekends

en won the 400 relay in 40.79 seconds—marking the fastest time

in state history. The action will take place at four separate

in Georgia and in the nation this season. Venn was replaced by

locations, with A Public and 4A (Hugh Mills Stadium), A Private

Jordan Allen in the sectionals and the Wolves earned a top finish

and 7A (McEachern), 3A, 6A and Adapted (Grisham Stadium)

with a 41.73. Additionally, Brunswick’s Riyon Rankin has earned

and 2A and 5A (Kinnett) divided into the different venues. State

national praise in the high jump and he cleared a national-best

records, national bests and more incredible achievements have

7-feet again at the Sectionals as he aims for his first-ever state

been experienced since the start of the track and field season

title after last year’s third-place finish (6-6). On the girls side, the

and now all of the top talent will coalesce and compete for state

sprints will be headlined by Westlake’s Collen Branch and Imari

championship bragging rights.

Johnson, Tucker’s Mallory Hodge, Lakeside-Evans Anetra Graham and Alexander’s Adaejah Hodge. Branch won the 100-meter.

In Class 7A, Pebblebrook’s Dwight Phillips will be a favorite

Hodge finished runner-up in the 100, earned first in the 200 and

in the boys 100-meter dash after clocking a 10.44 to win the Sec-

is fresh off a top finish in the 400 this past weekend at section-

tional B last weekend—besting the 10.65 that Lowndes’ Tydreke

als with a 55.09. Westlake also features junior Jasmine Harmon—

Thomas took state with a year ago. Camden County’s Ricky Wil-

who won both the hurdle events at Sectionals last weekend with

liams earned a top finish in the Sectional A this past weekend in

a 13.95 (110-meter) and 42.78 (300-meter).

the 400 with a 46.62 time. His teammate Deonte Cole took the long jump with a 23-8. Both of those results would have earned

Blessed Trinity won its first-ever boys track and field state

state titles at last year’s championships. On the girls side, reign-

title last year in Class 5A and the Woodward girls earned their

ing 100-meter dash state champion Tamiia Fuller bested her 11.76

third all-time state title. Class 4A saw the Stephenson boys win

time at last year’s championships with a blazing 11.56 this past

their first since 2002 and the Marist girls snapped a champion-

weekend and will look to defend her crown.

ship drought dating back to 2013. The Westminster boys and Greater Atlanta Christian girls will aim to defend their Class 3A

Class 6A is headlined by defending boys state champion

titles and the Pace Academy boys and Oglethorpe County girls

Carrollton—which will be looking for its 28th all-time state crown

will have to hold off a wide-open Class 2A field. The Hebron

this season and the Westlake girls—which will look to win their

Christian girls joined Oglethorpe County and Blessed Trinity as

sixth state crown since 2013. Whether or not the Trojans’ and

first-ever state champions last year and will be back in Class A

Lions’ dynasties will persist is definitely a major storyline, but

Private with two-time defending boys state champion Landmark

Class 6A as a whole this season has been the main driving force

Christian. Finally, the Commerce boys and Gordon Lee girls are

of putting Georgia on the map nationally. In February, Buford’s

both looking for a third-straight state title this weekend.

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elcome to the 2022 GHSA Track and Field championships! The meet is sure to be exciting as all of the schools represented are looking forward to their team achieving the title of “Champion”. However we all know that all of our teams are outstanding and are definitely winners. This has been an outstanding season and this year’s meet will include familiar faces as well as teams that have worked hard and peaked at just the right time. Our congratulations are in order for all of the teams, coaches, administrators, students and parents who have supported the athletes through this year’s journey to the final meet. I know you will enjoy and appreciate the meet and all of the work leading up to this exciting event.

I would also like to thank you for your support of high school track and field throughout the season. Your attendance and support is integral to the success of high school athletics and for the team and individuals you are here to cheer on. Good sportsmanship is expected from our athletes and I urge you to be positive in your support of all of our teams. Let’s work together to make today’s meet a great experience for all involved. To put on an event of this magnitude takes many volunteers who have worked tirelessly to provide a “first class” event. Many hours of work from this group will enhance the experience of our players, students and fans. The GHSA staff has been working for weeks as well to ensure a special event for all involved. Finally I would like to thank our corporate sponsors who make it possible to put on these championships. Their advertisements can be seen throughout this venue and I encourage you to support them whenever possible. The GHSA wants to thank these exemplary companies for their involvement, we appreciate their suppport. Thank you for your attendance and I know you are going to enjoy the best high school track and field anywhere!

Dr. Robin Hines Executive Director

T R A C K & F I E L D PA S T C H A M P I O N S Year

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BOYS PAST CHAMPIONS

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Southwest Dekalb Southwest Dekalb Cedar Shoals Dutchtown Griffin

Sandy Creek Eastside Marist St. Pius X St. Pius X

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Cedar Grove Cedar Grove Cedar Grove Cedar Grove Jefferson

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GACS Wesleyan Vidalia Elbert County Bleckley County

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Athens Academy Landmark Christian ELCA Riverside Military Landmark Christian

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Terrell County Commerce Hancock Central Montgomery Co. Commerce

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Stephenson

Westminster

Pace Academy

Landmark Christian

Commerce

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Rockdale County Newton Allatoona Allatoona Alpharetta Carrollton

Blessed Trinity

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North Springs North Springs Buford Buford Buford

Marist Monroe Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Chapel Hill

Jackson-Atlanta Jackson-Atlanta GACS Monroe GACS

Lovett GACS Jeff Davis Vidalia Elbert County

Our Lady Athens Academy Athens Academy Wesleyan Mt. Paran

Georgia Military Georgia Military Telfair County Telfair County Gordon Lee

Westlake

Woodward

Marist

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Oglethorpe County

Hebron Christian

Gordon Lee

GIRLS PAST CHAMPIONS Year

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Westlake McEachern Mays Alexander Dunwoody

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