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The Simpson Academy Boys Track Team claimed the MAIS AAAA Division 2 State Championship on Saturday, May 4 at Jackson Prep. The team edged out Pillow Academy by only one point.
Front Row, Left to Right: Coach Angel Overstreet, Noah Overstreet, Cooper Carrico, Joseph Berry, Carter Cockrell, Coach Dan Napier. Back Row, Left to Right: Jacob Johns, Michael Winstead, Daniel Pepper, Thomas Pepper, Bryce Caughman, Drew Williams, Coach Jason Williams.
In addition to the boys’ team, members of both the girls’ and boys’ teams took home individual state titles, as well as championships in relay races.
Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay State Champions: Chloe Shomon, Emma Overstreet, Carson Carter and Lauren Teater.Bryce Caughman: State Champion in 100 Meters and 200 MetersCooper Carrico: State Champion, 110 Meter High Hurdles, and Thomas Pepper: 2nd Place, 110 Meter High HurdlesCarson Carter: State Champion, 400 Meters4 x 100 Meter Relay and 4 x 200 Meter Relay State Champions: Bryce Caughman, Michael Winstead, Joseph Berry and Carter CockrellTK Catchings: State Champion, Shot Put and DiscusBrothers Daniel and Thomas Pepper finished 1st and 2nd respectively in the shot put and discus.Joseph Berry: State Champion, Triple JumpEmma Overstreet: 3rd Place, 100 Meter HurdlesDrew Williams: 3rd, 1600 MetersJoseph Berry: 2nd Place, 400 MetersLauren Teater and Avery Crain placed 2nd and 4th respectively in the 200 Meters.Avery Crain, Lauren Teater, Chloe Shomon, and Ma’Nia Womack placed 2nd in the 4 x 100 Meter Relay.Cameron Bishop, Carson Carter, Mary Margaret White and Emma Overstreet placed 2nd in the 4 x 800 Meter Relay.Chloe Shomon and Emma Overstreet placed 3rd and 4th in the 300 Meter Hurdles respectively.
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The 4 x 200 Meter Relay Team made up of Avery Crain, Carson Carter, Lauren Teater and Ma’Nia Womack placed 3rd.
Joseph Berry, Noah Overstreet, Drew Williams and Bryce Caughman placed 2nd in the 4 x 400 Meter Relay.
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