Local pole vaulters, runners compete for State Track & Field championships
Senior Xavier Court earned the top seed at this weekend’s State Track & Field Championships after posting a personal best time of 9 minutes, 1.78 seconds in the 3200 meters. Photo by Damian Court The Bay League will be well represented at this weekend’s State Track & Field Championships in Clovis with four individuals and one relay team competing. On the boys side, Mira Costa distance runner Xavier Court is peeking at the right time, becoming the top seed in the 3200 after setting a new personal record at the Masters Meet with a time of 9:01.78. “For me to have a chance to win is to remain calm and conserve energy during the race while being aware of lap times and what the other runners are doing,” the senior said. “This is how it played out at Masters. It was exhilarating not just to get the win, but also break the 3200m school record that Jeff Atkinson has held for more than 35 years.” After being injured his first two seasons, Court has been tracking the lead runners in the state knowing who his toughest competition will be. In 2017, Court had the opportunity to watch senior teammate Caleb Llorin, compete in the 3200 and was enthused by the electric atmosphere at the meet. “I…
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