Mississippi Boys Breakthrough Performances: Mar. 16-22

Several Mississippi high school track and field athletes set personal records at meets held March 18-21.

Jaqualin Hardin (South Panola, Batesville) jumped 23-0.5 to win the long jump at the South Panola HS & Batesville Jr. High Invitational on March 21, improving from his previous best of 19-10.5 set in February 2026. The sophomore ranks #13 in Mississippi and #2 among state sophomores.

William Lewis (Washington School, Greenville) ran 10.97 in the 100 meters at the Bayou Academy Season Opener on March 18, placing second among 14 competitors. The sophomore improved from his previous personal record of 11.49 from February 2026 and now ranks #89 in Mississippi and #7 among state sophomores.