Two Franklin track athletes earn silver at State
Published 3:11 pm Thursday, June 11, 2015
Members of the Franklin High School track team pose with their medals after the State Tournament. From left, Javonte’ Baker, Gerrell Porter, Jawun Walton, Josie Rankin and Quayshaun Jefferson. — SUBMITTED
RADFORD
The Franklin High School Track and Field team had a good showing at the 1A State Tournament this past weekend at Radford University.
• Javonte’ Baker placed fifth in the 200-meeter with a time of 22.84; and he was the State Runner-Up in the100 with a time of 11.09, which was a new school record.
• Quayshaun Jefferson silvered as the State Runner-Up in the 400, with a time of 51.75.
• The 4×100 Relay Team of Jawun Walton, Jefferson, Gerrell Porter and Baker placed fourth with a time of 44.44 seconds. Arron Sumblin is the alternate.
• The boys team was in the state’s Top 10.
• Josie Rankin placed sixth in the high jump, reaching a height of 4-feet-8-inches.