Sylacauga Track and Field sets two school records, finishes runner-up at Sectional

SMITHS STATION, Ala. - Sylacauga Track & Field came away from the Class 5A Section 2 Sectional with two new school records and a strong collection of personal-best performances across the board.

The boys' 4x100-meter relay team of Corbyn Patterson, Zakorien Chambliss, Tre Wright, and DeArian "Juice" Riley broke the school record with a time of 42.70, topping their previous mark of 43.09 set earlier this month.

The boys' 4x400-meter relay team of Patterson, Jeremiah Crawford, Qunterio Lewis, and Riley also set a school record, finishing in 3:26.38.

The girls' relay teams added two personal records. The 4x400 team ran 4:13.33, and the 4x800 team finished in 11:42.10.

Several athletes posted personal bests:

• DeArian "Juice" Riley, triple jump (40-10.50)

• Corbyn Patterson, 400m (50.51)

• Jordyn Thomas, long jump (19-9.50)

• CJ Franklin, high jump (5-10)

• Sage Wytch, 300m hurdles (47.63)

• Cynia Parker, 300m hurdles (48.68)

• Jamaiya Meeks, 300m hurdles (50.91) and 100/110m hurdles (17.34)

• Jada Fluker, 800m (2:51.68)

• Donovan Averette, 800m (2:06.07)

• Kennadi Thomas, 100m hurdles (18.59)

Sylacauga finished runner-up in the 16-team field.

The Aggies will compete in the AHSAA State Meet in Gulf Shores from April 30 to May 2.