Travis Nelson

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Travis Nelson

How Morning Journal coverage area student-athletes fared on Day 2 of the state track and field meet in Columbus. Competitors are listed in alphabetical order by division. BoysDivision INathan Bright, North Ridgeville: Placed first in high jump with a 6-9. Ashton Douglas, Avon: Placed 17th in discus with a 139-3. Jackson Hughes, Avon: Placed sixth in high jump with a 6-7. Placed ninth in long jump with a 22-5 3/4. Cole Lugar, Amherst: Competed in pole vault.

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Travis Nelson

COLUMBUS — As his high school career came to an end, Nathan Bright peaked at the right time. The North Ridgeville senior saved his best jumps of the season for the big stage and was crowned the Division I high jump state champion on June 7 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Entering the week, something clicked in practice for Bright, and he was able to keep the momentum rolling into the state meet. He cleared 6-foot-9 on the first try and won on misses over West Clermont’s David Lack.

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Travis Nelson

COLUMBUS — Ariannah Floyd reached uncharted territory. The Firelands senior became the school’s first female state champion with a dominant showing in the 300 hurdles at the Division II state meet on June 7 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. After injuring her ankle in the 100 hurdles, Floyd responded and ran a time of 42.76 seconds to capture the state title. “It feels truly amazing getting to run in front of thousands of people,” Floyd said.

2 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Travis Nelson

COLUMBUS — Forty years later, Oberlin girls track and field is back on top. For the first time since tying for second place in 1985, the Phoenix finished as the state runner-up at the Division III state track meet on June 7 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. With the state championship 4×100 and 4×200 relay teams leading the way, Oberlin totaled 38 points. Coldwater won the state title with 65.5 points. “It feels great,” Oberlin coach Rodney Hooks said.

3 weeks ago | morningjournal.com | Travis Nelson

COLUMBUS — Plenty of purple and gold was on the track on Day 1 of the Division I state meet as the Avon girls were well-represented. Get used to seeing those colors again on Day 2. The Eagles brought a large flock down to Columbus and they were ready to go with solid performances across the board on June 6 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. “We have a great contingent tomorrow. We are well represented across all the disciplines,” Avon coach Sam Ulery said.