Road to State: Class 5 Districts Preview

Class 5 District 4

BOYS

Projected Team Scores: 1. Hickman (185.5) 2. Battle (178.5) 3. Ft Zumwalt North (86)

Full Virtual Meet and Rankings: Class 5 District 4

Athletes to Watch:

Da'jon Weston (Battle)

Weston has been having a very good season for the Spartans. He was mistakingly left out of National Rankings article, as his 24-2.5 Long Jump is the 14th best jump in the United States right now. Naturally he's also ranked 1st in Class 5. His High Jump of 6-4 is also tied for 8th in Class 5.

Darin Smalls (Battle)

Darin has had a stellar year in the Pole Vault. His season best of 15-7 only trails phenom KC Lightfoot in Class 5. He'll look to try and clear 16-0 in the State Series this year.

GIRLS

Projected Team Scores: 1. Battle (183) 2. Hickman (147) 3. Francis Howell (106.86)

Full Meet and Rankings: Class 5 District 4 Girls

Athletes to Watch:

Paige Magee (Battle)

Paige has been having a strong year in both the 100H and 300H. She ranks third in the Class 5 300H with a time of 45.27. She also ranks 5th in the 100H with a time of 15.07. She also should contribute to Battle's sprint relays.

Carynton Marshall (Battle)

Marshall has been having a great year in the Jumping events. She is ranked 2nd in Triple Jump (39-5.5) 3rd in High Jump (5-5), and 10th in Long Jump (17-5.5) in Class 5.