6A Boys Long Jump Recap: Ashton Torns Soars 24-1.25 For Win

Ashton Torns of Westlake set the tone early with his first jump to win the 6A Boys Long Jump title. He recorded a jump of 24-0.25 on his first attempt which kept him in the lead. Torns improved on his third attempt and recorded a jump of 24-1.25. This gave Torns a new PR and would hold up to win him the gold.

Jose Garcia of Harlingen finished in second after recording a jump of 24-1.00 on his fifth attempt. This mark was a few inches short of his PR. Jayden Keys of Katy Tompkins jumped into third place in his final attempt with a mark of 23-11.25.

Torns later competed in the 100m, when he ran 10.27 (w) for seventh overall place.

6A BOYS LONG JUMP FINALS	
PLACE	ATHLETE		TEAM	RESULT	WIND	H#
1	Ashton Torns	10	Austin Westlake	24-01.25	1.5	1
2	Jose Garcia	12	Harlingen High	24-01.00	2.6	1
3	Jayden Keys	9	Katy Tompkins	23-11.25	3.3	1
4	Tre'jon Spiller	12	Killeen Ellison	23-07.75	2.2	1
5	Jaden Patterson	12	Atascocita	23-07.00	1.7	1
6	Omari Evans	11	Killeen Shoemaker	23-01.75	2.0	1
7	Michael Sturdivant	12	Lewisville Marcus	22-10.25	1.4	1
8	D'wonyae Newton	12	Garland Rowlett	22-02.00	1.0	1
9	Derek Manzo	11	Haltom City	20-04.25	1.6	1