The Rundown
Loaded fields: High School Girls Distance
In the high school girls 1600m, we have perhaps the best field assembled so far season at the 2022 MRA Classic.
Topping the list of entries, we have Julia Stradinger, who has stood atop the MAIS for nearly her entire career. She is a multiple-time MAIS State Champion, 2020 Watson High School Meet champion, and 2021 Miss. Meet of Champions winner in the 1600m.
However, she will have a host of competitors that should hotly contest her. Among which, is the University of Southern Mississippi commit, Sloane Vinson, who is undefeated so far this season and will be looking to defend her home track.
Also, look out for Simpson Academy's Layla Warren, who had an impressive runner-up finish at the 2022 Gulf Coast Classic, running 5:32.43.
It's difficult to predict a winner out of this loaded field, but expect an epic race from start to finish and some blazing times in the girl's 1600m at the 2022 MRA Classic.
Key Matchup: High School Boys High Jump
In the high school boys high jump, expect see some top performances for the 2022 outdoor track and field season at the 2022 MRA Classic.
Leading the way, Brandon Conerly from Oak Forest academy. He has had an explosive start to his outdoor campaign soaring to the top spot in the state and the ninth-best mark in the entire nation.
However, he should be challenged by hometown hero Harrison Alexander of MRA, who had an insane performance at the 2022 MRA Chaos Meet jumping 6-6 only two inches behind Conerly's jump of 6-8.
With these two nationally ranked athletes pushing each other, expect them to soar to new heights and possibly a new state-leading mark.
Duo to Watch: Cam Covey and Rivers Godwin, MRA, in 300mH
Keep an eye out for the duo from MRA in Cam Covey and Rivers Godwin in the 300mH at the 2022 MRA Classic, debatably the best long hurdle duo in the state of Mississippi.
These two teammates are some of the state's best in this event. Covey is undefeated this season winning every event he has competed in from the 100m, 200m, 100mH, and 300mH. Godwin has been close on his heels, however, and he is certainly in the running to take the victory here.
With this duo from MRA challenging each other to the line, expect some insane marks. But the question remains... Who will take the victory? we will have to wait and see at the 2022 MRA Classic.
Other News
Charlie Hight v. Will Triplett in the High School Boys 1600m
2021 MAIS State Champion Elliot Davis in the High School Boys 3200m
2021 MAIS 100mH State Champion D'Ambrah Watts in the 100m, 100mH, 300mH