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Boys 4x100 Relay
Atlanta came in with the fastest regional qualifying time, but regional rivals West Rusk wasn't too far behind. Also making this race interesting before it started was having Brock, the defending champions out in lane nine ready to defend their 2021 title.
Brock exchanged first on the first leg, but it was Atlanta in full control from then on. The anchor leg was out further in the zone and had a huge lead as sprinted towards the finish line.
However, the anchors on the rest of the teams were all but deterred. More specifically, Brock's anchor leg had repeat aspirations and his carry was indicative of it. He closed strong pulling his squad close to the win, but they'd have to settle because Atlanta was too strong and too fast.
The Region 2-3A champs Atlanta won the state title in 41.74 just ahead of Brock in 41.92 with Yoakum finishing in third for the bronze medal in 42.11.
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Boys 4x200 Relay
With the finish line quickly approaching, West Rusk and Gunter were neck and neck. At the first exchange, Gunter handed off the baton first but was quickly followed by West Rusk and Breckenridge.
Brock was in a good position to compete for a medal but were caught in the final straight away. By the second exchange, West Rusk began to take control of the race and didn't look back, crossing the line first with a time of 1:27.33.
Sean Cooksey of Breckenridge took his team from fourth to second in the final meters to give them a time of 1:28.22. Gunter held on to the final podium spot with a time of 1:28.36.
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Boys 4x400 Relay
The anticipation for the 3A Boys mile relay had built up throughout the day and the race did not disappoint. Palacios was in the lead at the first exchange with a split of sub 50 seconds.
During the second leg, Sonora overtook the lead but was unable to put Palacios away. Atlanta even joined in on the party during the third leg but was unable to stay with the pack.
Palacios was victorious after they outstretched Sonora in the final meters. They turned in a time of 3:22.79, followed by Sonora with a time of 3:22.95. Darieus Dixon finished strong to help McGregor take the final spot with a time of 3:23.43.
