Defending is always harder then winning the first. Last season freshman Johnny Carter had a magical season and I still remember the roar from the crowd at both the valley meet and the state meet when he landed the winning jumps. Winning a California state title is amazingly difficult but to do it as a freshman is truly amazing.
To follow that up must be very difficult, now everyone knows you and you are the man. besides having to overcome the expectations and mental stress, Carter has been battling injuries most of the season. Fortunately, Carter has survived the gauntlet and won valley and will be returning to defend his triple jump title.
Event 30 Boys Triple Jump Prelims
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National: 52-10.50 5/6/1980 Charles Mayfield (Muir, Pasadena, CA)
State Meet: 52-05.75 6/6/1986 Marcus Hooks (Lakewood)
Name Year School Seed Mark
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1 Suleman, Hammed 12 Deer Vlly/nc 49-01.00
2 Wilson, Curtis 12 Rnch Vrd/ss 48-02.50
3 Gwacham, Obum 12 Ayala/ss 48-00.00
4 Adger, Dashawn 12 Bear Crk/ sj 47-07.50
5 Carter, Johnny Ridgeview/ce 47-04.00
6 Taylor, Derion 12 Evergreen V. 47-03.50
7 Ross, Nick 12 Vis. Murrieta 47-01.25
8 Coles, Idarre 11 Redwood/ce 47-00.50
9 Hunter, Patrick 12 Paramount/ss 46-10.50
10 Mamon, Chris 11 Benicia/sj 46-10.00
11 Holloway, Afrikaa 12 Merced/sj 46-09.50
12 Gathright, Jeremy 12 Vista/sd 46-09.50
13 Campbell, Jamal 11 Lincoln, Stoc/sj 46-09.00
14 Tyler, Moore 11 Escondido/sd 46-06.50
15 Brewer, Arnaux 12 Logan J/Nc 46-05.75
16 Williams, James 11 Enterpris/no 46-04.00
17 Green, Jeremiah 12 Tulare Un/ce 46-03.75
18 McClure, Stefan 10 Vista/sd 46-03.50
19 Sharpe, Jules 12 Oaks Chr /ss 46-02.00
20 Johnson, Lasjohn 12 St. Francis (Mou 46-01.50
21 Chuun, Vanera 12 Mt Plsnt/cc 46-00.50
22 Johnson, Victor 11 Logan J/Nc 45-02.25
23 Trembley, Kaleb 11 Petaluma/nc 45-00.50
24 Berry-Smith, Dameion 12 Dorsey/la 44-05.75
25 Gilmer, Donte 12 Birmghm/la 44-04.25
26 Jackson, James 12 Reseda/la 43-10.25
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Johnny Carter of Ridgeview (CE), a stunning state champ as a freshman last spring, has struggled to regain that sensational form this year, but is fresh off a seasonal-best performance in his last outing and will seek a late rise.
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