Local athletes perform well at state championship

For the Enquirer

Several local athletes excelled during the recent AHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championships. Leading the way was Brewer’s Rose Betts, who captured a state championship in 5A.

Brewer’s Rose Betts won the Class 5A girl’s 3200-meter race with a time of 10.57.82, while finishing second in the 1600-meter race with a time of 5:02.22. She also finished fourth in the 800-meter race.

Priceville’s Claire Hunt finished second in the Class 5A girls high jump with a jump of 1.57 meters. She also finished second in the triple jump with a jump of 10.95 meters.

Falkville finished second in the Class 2A 4x400m relay.

Hartselle’s Grayson Ballenger finished fifth in the Class 6A boy’s long jump with a jump of 6.91 meters.