Season continues for Farnan, ends for girls 800 relay team

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Season continues for Farnan, ends for girls 800 relay team

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 03:21
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ODESSA – Sophia Farnan could finish her high school track and field career with a state medal. Farnan, who graduated this month from Richmond, qualified for the Class 3 state meet Saturday at Jefferson City High School by placing third in the girls javelin at the Sectional 4 meet May 22 at Odessa. The top four from each event advanced. “I’ve had a rough couple weeks throwing (the) javelin; and I don’t know, today, … I knew I had to get the job done. … I don’t know, something changed,” she said. “I threw better than I have in a long time.” Farnan threw 9.99 meters. Unlike some athletes that day, she did not have to deal with the rain, she said. “As soon as I got to throw (the) javelin, the rain had stopped – like, just in time,” Farnan said. Farnan nearly qualified in the shot put, placing fifth. “I didn’t throw as well as I usually do,” she said. “I think that, if I would’ve thrown like normal, then I would’ve made it. But it was just kind of a rough day for (the) shot put.” In…

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