Girls 400m
Mariah Kuykendoll
Just like in the 800m, we can't count out defending state champion Aaliyah Miller. She dropped a 54.31 to win state in 2015. She hasn't run that fast this year, but she's only run the event five times. In March at the Jesuit-Sheaner Relays, she ran a smooth 54.65 on a cold, windy day. It will be interesting to see her back in action against the best girls in the state. Her biggest competition will come from Spring DeKaney's Natashia Jackson. Jackson has the third-fastest time in the state, a 54.17 from Districts, and finished third last year at state. Mariah Kuykendoll and Geneva Meintzer will also be serious contenders as they come in with the fourth- and fifth-fastest times in the state, respectively.
Event 613 Girls 400 Meter Dash 6A (9)
Lane Comp# Name School Seed Time
Section 1 of 1 Timed Finals
Jackson, Natashia Spring DeKaney
1 3017 54.67
Miller, Aaliyah McKinney Boyd
2 2739 54.76
3 Kuykendoll, Mariah Converse Judson
2243 54.63
Edwards, Chelsey Schertz Clemens
4 2946 55.96
Meintzer, Geneva Humble Atascocita
5 2548 54.65
Ekeanyanwu, Esther Allen
6 2026 55.33
Keith, Nikesha Houston Cy Springs
7 2525 54.77
8 Smith, Jyria FB Hightower
2419 55.70
Gibson, Madison Pflugerville
9 2849 55.92