Carter nabs first place in Silsbee
Advances to Regional level
By GEORGIA PURDY Newsboy Correspondent

Newsboy photo/Georgia Purdy JASPER'S PETRINA BRONSON placed third in the long jump at the district track meet in Silsbee.

After field event competition and running prelims at the district track meet in Silsbee Thursday, April 4, Jasper teams held a single first-place finish, that of Carlos Carter in discus. Carter threw 140'-6" and will advance to the regional competition.

"I knew I would get first place because I work hard every day and never miss practice," Carter said. "My goal is to throw 150 feet."

The girls team also advanced two jumpers. Breuuna Hafford placed second in triple jump with her best of 34' 91/2". In girls long jump, Petrina Bronson was third with a leap of 16'61/2".

Boys coach Tracy Adair said he has five runners who qualified for the finals to be held Saturday, April 6: Darren Beavers, 100 meted a s hOctaviu m; Terrance Avant, 400 m; and Tim Cauley, 110 hurdlesRelay team competition will also be Saturday.

Qualifying for the girls running finals are Jaleesa Johnson, 100 and 200 meter dash: Champale Brumley, 200m; and Breunna Hafford, 400m.

The girls team head coach is Charles King.

Others earning points were William Brooks, fifth place long jump; Terrance Avant, fifh place, triple jump; Kimpton Lewis, sixth in shot put; and Brandy Goff, fifth in shot put.