Multiple Spartans head to state in boys track, field
ODESSA – A chilly, windy day proved no match for Richmond’s Dayne Loftin when he ran the boys 110-meter high hurdles May 21 in Class 3 Sectional 4 competition at Odessa.
Loftin, who just finished his junior year at Richmond, won the event in 15.3 seconds.
“The conditions weren’t great,” he said. “I kind of like the weather like this. I kind of like it more than what districts was, because districts was just blistering heat. It is hard to run … whenever it’s that hot. … It’s a little cold, but once you get moving, it feels pretty good.”
By placing among the top four, he qualified for the Class 3 state meet, slated Friday and Saturday at Jefferson City High School.
“With how I ran the 110s today – I ran them very well, I ran … (a) really good p.r. (personal record). Hopefully, I’ll be able to go place (and get a medal).”
Loftin nearly qualified in the 300 intermediate hurdles, too, placing fifth in 43.91.
“I ran them all right,” he said. “(I) could’ve … (run) them a little better…