Webster, TX – Occasionally the weather is climatic, but it held up its end today. The blue skies with temperatures tapping out at 84 degrees with a headwind, blowing from south to north, had competitors smiling all evening.
One of a few events made the day special as high schools across the greater Houston area competed in the Class 6A Region III Finals on Saturday at Challenger Columbia Stadium for a chance to advance to the state finals in Austin.
Of course, the beautiful weather helped in keeping things in perspective.
Fans set their sites on Matthew Boiling, who wowed the crowd, sprinting down the track in a time of 9.98 in the 100 Meter Dash. But the 4.2 wind-aided race won’t count towards the record books. However, it’s the fastest time in any conditions of all time in the 100 Meter Dash in high school. Trayvon Bromell of Saint Petersburg, FL holds the national record with a 9.99 in 2013.
Boiling’s anchor leg finishes of both the 4X100 and 4X400 Meter Relays were as exciting as his 100 Meter Dash title. By the time Boiling received the baton in the 4X100 Meter Relay (40.71), he was in sixth place, but he made up the stagger passing four runners on his way to edging George Ranch’s anchor leg Avery Veiseh (40.72) at the finish line. Alief Elsik finished third (40.98).
On the anchor leg of the 4X400 Meter Relay, Kingwood’s Garrett Carswell held a ten-meter lead before Boiling, who ran a 45.5 split to passed Carswell on the second curve, on his way down the back straight away.
To go along with Boiling accomplishments, he anchored Strake Jesuit to a victory in the 4X400 Meter Relay and won the Long Jump (25 feet, 2 inches). The victories also aided Strake Jesuit to its second consecutive regional title (70), defeating second-place George Ranch (53) and North Shore (48).
With first and second place finishes in the 4X100 and 4X200 Meter Relays respectfully – benefited George Ranch in bringing home the team silver.
In other 6A Boys action, Clear Springs hurdler Kirk Collins swiped the 100 (13.81) and 300 hurdles (36.97). LaPorte’s Ryan Schoppe doubled his winnings by holding off Kingwood’s Carter Storm, squeaking out (4:13.02) opposing (4:13.03) in the 1600 Meter Run. Then Schoppe won the 3200 Meter Run. Seven Lakes Nathan Lance Broome finished second in the 100 Meter Dash (10.26) behind Boiling but took gold in the 200 Meter Dash (21.29).
There were no drop-offs in the girls 6A competition. Despite not winning any of the relays, Cinco Ranch girls gathered points by placing in several events, leading up to a team-high total of 78 points.
Starting with standout Sophie Atkinson, who had a huge hand in the Mustangs title run. Atkinson placed second in three events, including the 800 Meter Run (2:15.35), the 1600 Meter Run (5:02.41) and the 3200 Meter Run (10:40.41). In helping Atkinson, was teammate Heidi Nielson, who collected a couple of gold medals in the 1600 Meter Run (4:55.50) and the 3200 Meter Run (10:30.42). Off the track, Michelle Graham, Amelia Flynt, and Daniella Munoz added to its point total. Graham won the Triple Jump (41-1 3/4), Munoz took silver in the High Jump (5-9), and Flynt placed third in the Discus (136-5).
Summer Creek shared a few key victories which earned it a team silver after scoring 60 points. The Bulldogs clocked a winning time of (45.40) in the 4X100 Meter Relay. It finished fourth in the 4X200 Meter Relay (1:40.58). An emotional Tianna Randle highlighted the 100 Meter Dash (11.31) when she separated herself from the pack. Dynasty McClennon took gold in the 400 Meter Dash (53.73) and second in the 200 Meter Dash (23.98). Camryn Dickson took home a pair of medals, silver in the 100 Meter Dash (11.59) and the third in the 200 Meter Dash (24.15).
Fort Bend Travis Victoria Mathiew came away with a pair of titles, winning the 100 (13.81) and the 300 Meter Hurdles (43.39). Mathiew, competing against a stellar field, pulled away with two hurdles remaining to cap the win.
Qualifying athletes placing first or second and top three result of all UIL regions advance to the state finals at Mike A. Myers Stadium on May 10-11 in Austin, Texas.
To view full results, please visit, microsport.com and click on results
