Bradenton Florida- IMG Academy was the setting for the 2016 FHSAA State Track & Field competion and several local athletes participated in various events. The area was well represented in several sports, coming away with state titles and bringing them back to North East Florida. Here are a few highlights from the FHSAA State Track & Field weekend.
Fletcher High School’s Kayley Delay took home the state championship in the 4A Girls 3200M. She ran an amazing 10:30. She also won the runner up in the 1600m. It caps off a year in which she dominated distance in our area. At the Gateway Conference Championships she won the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m showing the range of her versatility.
Congratulations to Fletcher’s @kaylleey Kayley Delay! Wow a State Champion!! https://t.co/C2OqauDonA
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 7, 2016
Awesome job this weekend with the 10:30 3200 win and the runner up in the 1600!!! @kaylleey pic.twitter.com/RvMOVAJOAe
— Dustin Fletcher (@DustinDaMan1007) May 7, 2016
Congratulations to Fletcher’s @kaylleey Kayley Delay! Wow a State Champion!! https://t.co/C2OqauDonA
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 7, 2016
I don’t like to gloat but my sister is amazing, and not only because she’s a state champion now pic.twitter.com/giA5IbfIzB
— Lawton DeLay (@lawtondelay) May 7, 2016
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Deandre Petty has brought much success and limelight to the Jackson High School Athletic program. He is a shining star for them, and he let his light shine even brighter at state. Petty won the Boys 2A 800 meters state championship. It has been an eventful week for the talented Tiger from Jacksonville’s eastside. He solidified his college commitment to Bethune Cookman University in Dayton Beach Florida, and a week later proved to the school that they made the right decision in courting him by winning the state championship.
Congratulations to our very own Deandre Petty of Andrew Jackson! State Champ! @legendary_petty https://t.co/Huy9XS9642
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 7, 2016
1:56 for Deandre Petty of Andrew Jackson…2a 800m state champ! pic.twitter.com/zrpfQi5eX6
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 6, 2016
Great weekend man! Took a couple pics with some superstars 😅🙌🏽 @JPacifico11 @jackson_storey4 @flrunners @DyeStatFL pic.twitter.com/dCnaCgWoFm
— DeAndre’ Petty (@legendary_petty) May 8, 2016
Took me a while but I am proud to say that I have decide to commit to Bethune- Cookman University #BCU20#D1 pic.twitter.com/SAf7ZX2t9e
— DeAndre’ Petty (@legendary_petty) April 28, 2016
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Justin Pacifco may have had one of the finest careers in Florida High School Track & Field History. The University of Florida commit seems to win where ever he competes and it was no different at the 2016 State Championships. The Flagler phenom won the 4A 800M championship with a time of 1:52:8. His year was so spectacular that he was named Prep Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year.
When you realize tomorrow is Monday… pic.twitter.com/Ts1ZxgE2G4
— Caroline Adair (@little_lyden) May 8, 2016
Posing for camera, your 2A and 4A 800 meter state champions. pic.twitter.com/VMIwWDJ0Mw
— DyeStatFL (@DyeStatFL) May 6, 2016
Gator commit @JPacifico11 for the win! Your boys 4a 800m state champ with a time of 1:52.8! @FPCTrackXC @GatorsTF pic.twitter.com/p8bV6kliNb
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 6, 2016
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Creekside’s Jackson Storey won 800m state championship in dramatic fashion. The 3A champion ran a 1:56:03, and at the finish line dove across the line to ensure the victory as other runners paced just behind him. Storey proved this year that he will give it all he’s got.
Joseph Storey of Creekside FTW in 1:56.03 in 3A! pic.twitter.com/vF7E2odytj
— DyeStatFL (@DyeStatFL) May 6, 2016
Congratulations to Creekside’s Jackson Storey for winning the state championship in the 800 meters! pic.twitter.com/BZ4Ptmd3bl
— Will Brown (@wwbrown19) May 6, 2016
Creekside’s Jackson Storey headlines the St. Johns Co. successes at the FHSAA track meet: https://t.co/B19AzQM6el pic.twitter.com/waGnWCiWvZ
— Record sports (@recordsports) May 7, 2016
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Caitlin Collier is a remarkable athlete. Her career at Bolles has consisted of accolades after accolades. Yet she would not let the extent of her success stop on the first coast. She took her talents to Bradenton Florida and showcased them for everyone to see. Collier won the 2A 800M, 1600M, and 3200M championships. Three more accolades to add to her packed trophy case of accomplishments for the terrific athlete.
Bolles Track & Field standout Caitlin Collier wins State!! https://t.co/14qMInCaNp
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 7, 2016
Bolles Caitlin Collier wins the 1600 adding to her 800m state title! An incredible performance this weekend at State https://t.co/7ZYUX7eUD5
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 8, 2016
#TheBolles #CaitlinCollier winning the #RaleighRelays #adidasDreamMile 4:46.63 Congrats from #PrettySporty pic.twitter.com/f4HUJppEcr
— Cheryl Treworgy (@ctreworgy) March 28, 2016
The Bolles 4X800 Girls Track team captured the state title as well. Dannheim, Rachel Shapiro, Brittany Wilkinson and Ally Hajda won in a time of 9:26.05. It is their third title in a row.
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The 3A 300 Meter Hurdles was won with a time of 37.30. Your winner, Paxon’s own Braxton Canady. Canady also was the runner up in the 110M Hurdles! It cemented a spectacular season for Canady one that saw him officially commit to Oregon. He’ll be taking his speed and athleticism out west to compete in the Pac-10, where some of the best track & Field runners in the world come from that collegiate conference. Congrats on a great year!
What a race! That’s Canady from Paxon School running a 37.30 to win the boys 3a 300m hurdles! pic.twitter.com/EhWo8cNzk2
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 7, 2016
. @Solobraxo with a time of 14.36 in the 110mh pic.twitter.com/hPEJkpvEaJ
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 6, 2016
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The First Coast Girls 4×1 Team made history for Jacksonville in Bradenton. Takeyiah Lowry, Antwoinisha Bryant, La’Queria Bryant & Chayla Hobbs became the first Girls State Champions in First Coast School History! That’s 26 years that the school has been in existence, and the young ladies of the 4X1 team will live in infamy.
47.41 for First Coast Girls 4×100 to take 3A State Championship!!! pic.twitter.com/tdrpS9xljU
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 7, 2016
CLASS 4A 4 X 100 Meter STATE CHAMPIONS … History Made! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏅🏅🏅🏅#BucNation pic.twitter.com/9n8Yo9Zq4G
— First Coast H.S. (@FCHSBucNation) May 7, 2016
We love our black, white, and blue but doesn’t #BucNation LOOK GOOD IN GOLD! #SpeedCoast #StateChamps 🏅⚫️🏅🔵🏅⚫️🏅🔵🏅 pic.twitter.com/OwGwkAXMg3
— First Coast H.S. (@FCHSBucNation) May 7, 2016
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Palatka Track & Field Team as enjoyed a very successful season. The team has banned together under Coach Steven Gonzalez and the other coaches to excel to incredible heights. The Panthers propelled to even higher heights at state as the Girls 4X1 Team won the 2A State Championships with a time of 47.10!
DEM PALATKA GIRLS! 4X100M 2A STATE CHAMPIONS 47.10! @flrunners @DuvalSports @CFreemanJAX @JustinBarneyTU @DyeStatFL pic.twitter.com/i0dKLcVuF7
— COACH G (@STEVENAGONZALE1) May 10, 2016
Palatka Girls run down Rockledge for a 47.10 and a 2A State Title!!!!! @katiaseymour pic.twitter.com/RrKV8UTs7d
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 7, 2016
The star of stars for Palatka this year was without question Ka’Tia Seymour. She blazed the competition all year including at the Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet here in Jacksonville. She won the granddaddy of them all the state 100 meters with a time of 23.98.
SEYMOUR 100M STATE CHAMPION 2A! @flrunners @DyeStatFL pic.twitter.com/OUv5F4Dc1h
— COACH G (@STEVENAGONZALE1) May 10, 2016
BLAZING 23.98 for Palatka’s @katiaseymour for the 200m 2A State Champ!!! pic.twitter.com/fOO18S2e1k
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 7, 2016
Help us Congratulate Katia Seymour on her astonishing season at Palatka! Dominant season and a State Champion! https://t.co/MRipKu2HhU
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 8, 2016
Wind legal 11.85 for @katiaseymour of Palatka for the 2A Girls State Champ!!! pic.twitter.com/CMy1hvK7Rl
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 7, 2016
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University Christian Boys 1A 4×1 Champions!
Freshman James Tarver, Hussein Howe ECU commit,Rachuan Mitchell Southern Miss commit, and UCF Commit Otis Anderson brought in the championship for the 4X1 team in the 1A State Title! What a season for these athletes getting a gold medal to go with football state championship rings!
Congratulations University Christian! Crowned Champions! https://t.co/9DqlNnED76
— Duval Sports (@DuvalSports) May 8, 2016
Very proud of these guys and the other two that ran and won the 4×100 for the state championship! 🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/XXQavWnWWi
— Tami Baldwin Kinsman (@tamikinsman) May 8, 2016
@UCChristians 4X1 State Champions 2016 🏆💍🏃💨 pic.twitter.com/3Vg08DsZGe
— Denise A. (@mzdeede) May 7, 2016
Bishop Kenny 4X8 Team
What a great victory Bishop Kenny gained at the State Championships with their 4×8 team. They banned together and got better all season. Hard work paid off as they sit atop the highest track & field platform in the state.Congratulations!
The boys of @BishopKennyHS 2a 4×8 champs! And they did it out of the first heat! pic.twitter.com/6RVeRAKAf2
— Florida Runners (@flrunners) May 7, 2016
So this happened today. Very proud of myself and my boys. #bkxc pic.twitter.com/PcpDsc8Em4
— Eric Chiotti (@EricChiotti) May 8, 2016
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Other notable area results
Raines Boys 4X1 team qualified for the finals by winning their prelim heat
Episcopal – Caroline Johnston 2A girls 100m hurdles 3rd place
Creekside 3A 4×800 Team finished 2nd. Jackson Storey, Matthew Clark, Nick Deal and Mateo Villa
Bolles –Ari Dixon 2nd place 400 M
Bartram Trail-
Girls 4×100 5th place : Bartram Trail Boys 4×4 placed 8th
Matt Neely 7th place 1600m, David Lott 5th place triple jump
Bartram Trail Girls 4×100 advance to the finals of the 2016 FHSAA State Track & Field Championship first time in school history
— Joe Richardson (@JaRich13) May 6, 2016
Atlantic Coast 3A 4X1 Team 3rd place
Providence- Makenzi Kopp– 1A girls 300 hurdles 3rd place./Will Mallory 1A boys 110 hurdles 3rd place
Palatka
5th place State Finish Overall
DEM PALATKA BOYS! 5TH IN THE STATE 4X400M 2A! pic.twitter.com/8DjJY3fhzG
— COACH G (@STEVENAGONZALE1) May 10, 2016
DEM PALATKA BOYS 4X100M 5TH IN THE STATE 2A!! MINUS 1… CHECKING IN FOR THE 200M pic.twitter.com/keeM1Rtszj
— COACH G (@STEVENAGONZALE1) May 10, 2016
Mandarin-
Sem Sultanov placed 5th 800m
Sem 7th in State 1600m. Follows his 5th in 800m. @MHSsportszone #Coach.Out. pic.twitter.com/tUrtYKDyrL
— mister schmitt (@MHSrunningcoach) May 7, 2016
Congratulations to all the State qualifiers. Please send us pictures or information about your state finishes and experiences!
Featured Image Courtesy of First Coast High School Twitter
