Let's start the preview by looking at the 2012 state meet results. Athletes in BOLD are returning this year. Event 505 Girls 800 Meter Run 5A Finals 1 Katie Willard CO The Woodlands 2:10.31 10 2 Kristyn Williams Mansf.Timberview 2:10.99 8 3 LaTrica Brooks Dallas Skyline 2:11.79 6 4 Onaye Parker Fort Bend Hightower 2:13.46 4 5 Miah Nelson Odessa Permian 2:14.67 2 6 Kaitlyn Williams Mansf.Timberview 2:16.95 1 7 Nikki Sanchez San Marcos 2:17.40 8 Dauncia Demerson Alief Taylor 2:19.94 9 Ashley Santos Cibolo Steele 2:20.27
Where did they go?
Kristyn Williams- Stanford
LaTrica Brooks- New Mexico St
Kaitlyn Williams- Stanford
Dauncia Demerson- Oklahoma
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Top 100 Returners
| Rank | Time | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2:09.82 | Meschelle Gills | TX Manvel | 2014 | 05/11/2012 | UIL Track and Field Championship |
| 2. | 2:10.01 | Katie Willard | TX The Woodlands | 2013 | 04/27/2012 | Region 2-5A Meet |
| 3. | 2:10.99 | Kristyn Williams | TX Mansfield Timberview | 2012 | 05/11/2012 | UIL Track and Field Championship |
| 4. | 2:11.79 | Latrice Brooks | TX Dallas Skyline | 2012 | 05/11/2012 | UIL Track and Field Championship |
| 5. | 2:12.45 | Miah Nelson | TX Odessa Permian | 2015 | 04/29/2012 | Region 1-5A Meet |
Region Rankings
Region 1-5A
| Rank | Time | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2:12.45 | Miah Nelson | TX Odessa Permian | 2015 | 04/29/2012 | Region 1-5A Meet |
Region 2-5A
| Rank | Time | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2:10.01 | Katie Willard | TX The Woodlands | 2013 | 04/27/2012 | Region 2-5A Meet |
Region 3-5A
| Rank | Time | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2:09.82 | Meschelle Gills | TX Manvel | 2014 | 05/11/2012 | UIL Track and Field Championship |
Region 4-5A
| Rank | Time | Athlete Name | Team | C/O | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2:13.42 | Anna Cozart | TX Smithson Valley | 2014 | 05/11/2012 | UIL Track and Field Championship |
Summary
This will be an interesting race with defending champion Katie Willard returning and 4 others. The interesting part will be 4A State Record Meschelle Gills that set it last year with a stellar 2:09 moved to 5A this year which potentially gives up a dream match.
Txrunning Pre-Season Favorite : Katie Willard
Photo Albums
2012 UIL Track and Field Championship by alexaldaco