Mississippi high school girls' track and field is in full swing, with the 400-meter dash being one of the most exciting events to watch.
That said, let's take a closer look at the top three 400-meter dash squads so far this season.
At the top of the list is South Panola High School, boasting an impressive average time of 1:03.14 for their top four performers. Led by 2022 MHSAA 6A qualifier Samyra Wright, who holds the No. 2 spot in the state this year, the South Panola team has the potential to make a serious run at the 4x400m relay title at the MHSAA 6A Track and Field Championships.
Coming in at second is Southaven High School, with an average time of 1:05.60. Southaven freshman Tamari McAllister leads the team with a time of 1:04.07, followed closely by Ashari Johnson with 1:05.04. The team's tight 1-5 split of just 3.55 seconds indicates that they are consistently competitive across the board.
Finally, Oak Grove High School ...