Best 400m-800m Mississippi Boys in 2023

On the ever-challenging landscape of Mississippi's high school track and field, the seamless blend of speed and endurance is a crucial element that separates the remarkable from the regular.

At the top of this illustrious group is Centreville Academy's freshman phenom, Kameron Willson. Possessing personal records of 51.65 seconds in the 400m and 1:56.15 in the 800m, Willson's finesse on the track transcends ordinary definitions of speed. This MAIS star's talent isn't confined to the middle distances either; he shines over longer distances too, covering the 1600m in 4:44. His triumphant performance at the 2023 MAIS 4A Track and Field Championships - where he clinched the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m titles - attests to his boundless versatility. Even with three years left in high school, Willson's bright future in the sport is as clear as a Mississippi morning sky.

Next on this esteemed list is Miguel Bankston, a renowned middle-distance ...