By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

GULF SHORES, Ala.—Nick Walls, a sophomore at Crossville High School set State Records at the AHSAA 4A Outdoor Track and Field Competition held recently at Gulf Shores.

Walls participated in the Wheelchair and Para-Ambulatory Track and Field Competition where he won first place and set State Records for all events that he participated in. In the Shot Put event, he threw for 14’ 10”, in the Javelin event, he threw for  a distance of 53’ 9, in the  Discus throw he placed first with  a distance of 59’ 1”.  He also won first place in the 100 meter dash with a time of 36.97.

Coach Randy Haynes could not be prouder of the hard work and dedication of Nick.  If you have anyone who is interested in participating in the Wheelchair and Para-Ambulatory Track and Field team, please give him a call at Crossville High School.

Southern Torch would like to say Congratulations to Nick Walls on your wins and for breaking State Records!