It was about 2 weeks age is saw this article about this high school athlete who actually won her state title by herself. Talk about triumph for women sports. It started in Austin, Texas, Bonnie Richardson accepted the state 1A team track & field championship for Rochelle High by herself. Richardson was the only Rochelle athlete to qualify for the state meet and stunningly won the team title. UIL officials said it was the first time they can remember a single athlete winning a girls' team title. Richardson's title march began with field events on Friday when she won the high jump (5ft,5in), placed second in the long jump (18-7) and was third in the discus (121-0). On Saturday, she won the 200 meters in 25.03 seconds and nearly pulled off a huge upset in the 100 before finishing second (12.19) to defending champion Kendra Coleman of Santa Anna. Richardson, a junior, earned a total of 42 team points to edge team runner-up Chilton (36). This has been the first time I have ever seen this. A girl who is just a junior winning by herself a state tile. What a competitor, this shows that no matter what gender you are, confidence,strength and commitment is all you need to succeed in sports.
Jason Luevano-Section 7 KIN 338I
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