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Marquis Johnson, Dickinson Track & Field
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Prior to the playoffs, Dickinson’s Marquis Johnson was the district leader in the 100m, 200m and Long Jump events. However, that was only the beginning.
After qualifying for this past week’s UIL-6A State Meet, the Missouri football-signee would proceed to win the individual State Title in the 100m Dash with a stifling time of 10.45 seconds.
In addition, Johnson earned silver in both the 200m (20.86s) and the Long Jump (25-00.75) to cap off an incredible high school career as a Gator.
Mea Slayton, Santa Fe Softball
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Santa Fe is one of the few Houston remaining in the Class 5A softball playoffs
Junior OF Mea Slayton has been one of the big contributors to the Indians' deep postseason run, most recently having two RBIs in the team’s 4-2 win over Foster, ultimately leading to their advancement to the Regional Semifinals.
The Indians are currently preparing for their matchup against Georgetown. With their goal of a State Championship on the line, Slayton will be expected to continue playing a major role.
Jackson Musgrave, Clear Lake Track & Field
Following an exemplary outing at the 6A Regional Meet in which he took gold in the 800m (1:56.78), Clear Lake junior Jack Musgrave was the only Clear Creek ISD boys representative to advance to the State Meet.
His hot streak didn’t stop there, though.
Musgrave concluded the 800m event in third place with a time of 1:52.28, which marks a personal best for the track star.
Considering he still has another year left in high school, expect Musgrave to make a run for gold a year from now.
Kennedy Thompson, Clear Brook Track & Field
Senior Kennedy Thompson enjoyed a tremendous season for Wolverines track and field, leading to her silver finish in the girls discus event (138-6) at the 6A Regionals.
Subsequently, Clear Brook’s Thompson earned bronze at the State Meet, after reaching a remarkable distance of 146 feet-8 inches.
With an already impressive tenure on the CBHS volleyball team, this was a perfect conclusion for Thompson’s athletic prep career.
Lutheran South Academy Girls Golf
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The Lady Pioneers golf team was exceptional this Spring, which was indicative of their ensuing advancement through the TAPPS 5A postseason, ultimately resulting in LSA competing in the State Final.
Once the tournament had concluded last Tuesday, the Lutheran South girls had become State Champions for the second time in school history, with a final composite score of 689.
Furthermore, freshmen Addison Trahan and Emma Poffinbarger were named TAPPS All-State golfers after individually finishing in 8th (160) and 9th (162) place, respectively.
LSA's Marcus and Matthew Gaitian
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Marquis Johnson, Dickinson
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The cream rises to the top and Dickinson's Marquis Johnson is showing out for the Gators track and field team. The Missouri football signee is showing elite speed that will translate to the football field.
He is the current district (24-6A) leader in the 100m Dash (10.18 sec.), 200m Dash (21.37 sec.) and the Long Jump (24-4.5). It stands to reason that Johnson is only just getting started.
Kamryn McLaurin, Clear Brook
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While Kamryn McClaurin of Clear Brook is a shining star on the basketball court for the Wolverines, the sophomore also flexes her athleticism in track and field. McClaurin is leading District 24-6A in the high-jump with a mark of 5-8. She set her personal best at the Clear Falls Knights Relays.
Marcus and Matthew Gaitan, Lutheran South Academy
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Marcus Gaitan is one of the best long-distance runners in all of TAPPS track and field. The junior has one of the top 800 meter times in the State and is also one of the top runners in the 1600m. His twin brother Matthew also is a star in the 1600 and 3200 meters.
They will be a daunting pair as they continue to build on their high school careers.
Madison Peters, Pearland
Madison Peters is one of the best in the business in long-distance running. The junior is a beast on the oval, who has the top District 23-6A times in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters. In the Fall, Peters won the Class 6A Region III Cross Country Championship and finished ninth overall at UIL State.
Katherine Valentine, Clear Falls
Katherine Valentine can go the distance. The super-sophomore long-distance runner is tops in District 24-6A in the 1600 and 3200 meters. She has won each of her six 1600 races this Spring and took first in all of her 800m events.
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