MileSplit Mississippi HSG 1st-Team Performances, Week No. 6

Over the last weekend, Mississippi's finest track and field athletes have given stellar performances, hitting the 2023 MileSplit Mississippi 1st-team standard. This prestigious distinction represents the top ten percent of athletes in the state, showcasing their remarkable talent, dedication, and skill. As we celebrate these exceptional individuals, let's take a closer look at their incredible achievements and what it means to be part of this elite group.

The MileSplit Mississippi 1st-team standard is a benchmark for excellence in high school track and field performance. This standard is determined by the performances of the top 10% of Mississippi athletes across all disciplines, and to meet this criterion is an extraordinary feat. The athletes who have achieved this standard demonstrate not only their remarkable abilities but also their unwavering commitment to their sport.

This past weekend saw numerous athletes rise to the challenge and achieve the 2023 MileSplit Mississippi 1st-team standard. These exceptional performances spanned various disciplines, showcasing the incredible range of talent among Mississippi's high school track and field athletes. Some of the most noteworthy accomplishments include:

• In the 100m and 200m dashes, Valencia Watson of Ridgeland High School won the weekend in both events, finishing with a impressive times of 12.08 and 24.92 seconds, respectively. 
• Chrisiyona Quarles, a standout hurdler from Brookhaven High, cleared the 300-meter hurdles in a blazing-fast time of 44.43, securing her No. 1 spot in the state in the event. 
• In the field events, Julie Segroves from Biloxi vaulted to new heights, breaking their own state record in the high jump with a remarkable jump of 13-7. 
• Ashton Rainey, a talented distance runner representing Ocean Springs, secured two 1st-team performances in the 1600m and 3200m with marks of 5:19.9 and 11:38.7, respectively. 

The accomplishments of the athletes who hit the 2023 MileSplit Mississippi 1st-team standard over the weekend are a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of Mississippi's high school track and field athletes. 

Congratulations to all the outstanding athletes who have made the 2023 MileSplit Mississippi 1st-team standard - you have truly earned your place among the elite.

100 Meter Dash

200 Meter Dash

400 Meter Dash

800 Meter Run

1600 Meter Run

3200 Meter Run

100 Meter Hurdles

300 Meter Hurdles

Shot Put

Discus

Long Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

Pole Vault