Three youngsters can call themselves state champions after winning their events in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association state track meet. They compete for the Liberty County Recreation Department.
Alicia McCray won the high jump for 9-10 girls, Brandi Alivn won the standing jump for the 11-12 girls and Camisha Lewis won the softball throw for 13-14 girls.
Fifteen more athletes finished in the top three in the state.
Other local results:
Name, place, event, age group
Joshua Washington, 2, standing long jump, 7-8 boys
Jacari Roberts, 2, shot put, 9-10 boys
Ashley Jackson, 2, high jump, 9-10 girls
Janelle Stokes, 2, running long jump, 11-12 girls
Markell McKee, 2, high jump, 13-14 boys
Briana Mayo, 2, softball throw, 13-14 girls
Briannae Gadson, 2, shot put, 11-12 girls.
Shaquoin Crockett, 2, softball throw, 11-12 girls
Jasmine Maynor, 3, standing long jump, 13-14 girls
Andre Byrd, 3, standing long jump, 13-14 boys
Charell Roberts, 3, softball throw, 7-8 boys
Amber Hines, 3, standing long jump, 9-10 girls
Isiah Barnes, 3, standing long jump, 9-10 boys
Rickey Gilliard, 3, softball throw, 11-12 boys
Tyus Braxton, 3, standing long jump, 11-12 boys