Girls 100H
Leah Anderson (Midlothian Heritage) had the fastest regional qualifying time and was clearly one of the favorites. So, all she had to do was start and finish to get the win, right?
Well, yes. However, she did get some good competition.
From the gun, Anderson seized the lead and with solid hurdle technique was able to carry it thought finish line, but it wasn't without Taylor McFarland (Godley), Kalani Lawson (Fort Worth Dunbar), and Sarah Runyon (Argyle) were on Anderson's inside trying to make things interesting for the finish.
Anderson got the win in 13.96 followed by McFarland in second in 14.31, and Lawson finishing third in 14.45.
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Girls 300H
Leah Anderson (Midlothian Heritage) may not have been leading right from the get-go. However, the senior remained patient and kept her stride to take the victory in the 300-meter hurdles to become the hurdle champion.
The race was closely contested among multiple runners and came down to the final stride. After winning the 800 meter run, Abree Winfrey found her spot on the podium again. The junior out of Canyon nearly picked up another victory but was outstretched at the line, finishing with a time of 44.10.
Anessa White, a junior out of Gainesville claimed the final podium spot with a solid finish and a time of 44.35
Leah Anderson competes in the 100 meter hurdles
Photo Credit: Shelton Jolivette - Milesplit TX
