Two Track Athletes Close Out Year

Freshman Karson Young jumped a personal best 34 feet on her first attempt as she finished in 12^th place in the TSSAA Spring Fling Track Meet on Thursday at MTSU. Young, who only began competing in the triple jump in April, was seeded 15^th coming into the meetafter qualifying at 32 feet, 6 inches.  Young hit her takeoff perfectly on her approach but came up 8 inches short of advancing to the medal round.
Senior Haley Banks concluded her track career finishing in 10^th place in the shot put on Thursday. Banks,had 3 throws over 34 feet with her 3^rd attempt of 34 feet 4.25 inches being her best. Banks, who also competed in the Pentathlon and 100M hurdles, closes out her prep track career as another in a long line of talented athletes who have worn the red & black.
Coaches Stan Jarrell and Phil Bonham completed their 24^th season at the helm of the track program. During their tenures, at least 1 CHS track athlete has qualified for the state track meet. Adding to the prospect of a bright track future, Coffee County will field their first cross country team in the fall under the direction of Coach David Muckle.