Bishop Ward Cyclones win medals at state meet

Senior K.J. Smith jumped in the finals of the 3A boys’ long jump at the Kansas state track meet Saturday in Wichita. He placed third with a top jump of 22-feet, 3/4-inches. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Bishop Ward High School took a small but successful contingent to the KSHSAA state track and field meet in Wichita this weekend.

Despite a taped-up left quadriceps, senior K.J. Smith completed a jump of 22-feet, 3/4-inches to place third in the 3A boys’ long jump.

The Cyclones’ boys’ 4×100-meter relay team also earned a medal, placing fifth with a time of 44.47 seconds. Jashaun Holliday, K.J. Smith, Antonio Robinson, and Javon Roach ran in the preliminaries, with Ezekiel Hernandez swapping in for Smith in the finals.

Senior Antonio Robinson sprinted out of the blocks in the first leg of the boys’ 4×100-meter relay. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Senior K.J. Smith jumped in the finals of the 3A boys’ long jump. He placed third with a top jump of 22-feet, 3/4-inches. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Senior Javon Roach crossed the line in the finals of the 3A boys’ 4×100-meter relay. Bishop Ward placed fifth with a time of 44.47 seconds. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)