(Takaiya Bacon as she ties the school record in Triple Jump)

The Indian Invitational Track Meet brought together athletes from various schools and regions, converging on Vidalia High School’s track with dreams of personal bests and triumphs. The atmosphere was sparked with anticipation as participants prepared to push their limits and leave everything on the track. The Indians did not disappoint as the Lady Indians and the Indians both won the team championship.

Among the standout performances was the record-breaking feat achieved by Takaiya Bacon in the triple jump, as she tied the school record of 37’00” held by Myesha Hall.  Takaiya won the Long Jump and Triple jump with personal best jumps in both events.

Here is a recap with results of the athletes placed in the top 2 in their individual events:

Jayden Yount-1st-100m

Jordan Johnson-2nd-400m

Cash Driggers-1st- 800m and 1600m

Andrew Hodges-2nd-1600m

AJ Thomas-1st-high jump

Stephen Cheeks-1st- shot put

Jarques Mitchell-2nd- shot put, 2nd in discus

Boys 4×100-1st with Jayden Young, Alton Boles, Jerry Roundtree and Nolan Wade

Boys 4×400-1st with Andrew Hodges, Jordan Johnson, Alton Boles and Cash Driggers

Boys 4×800-2nd with Andrew Hodges, Jordan Johnson, Cash Driggers and Jaden Bennett

J’Miya Hunt-2nd in 100m and 200,

Georgia Meredith-1st-1600 and 3200

Dashia Ford-2nd 100h and 300h

Takaiya Bacon-1st long jump and triple jump

Rori Johnson-2nd shot put

Maniyah Phillips-1st discus

1st- 4×100- Kayden Love, Journey Clements, Zaviyana Walton, J’Miya Hunt

1st- 4×200-Kayden Love, Dashia Ford, Zaviyana Walton, J’Miya Hunt

1st-4×400- Mischa Wardlaw, Zaviayana Walton, Dreshiya Jackson, Aidyn Driggers

Boys Team Results

1st-Vidalia with 150 pts

2nd-Jenkins County with 130 pts.

3rd-Coffee with 123 pts

Girls Team Results

1st- Vidalia with 204.5 pts

2nd- Metter with 92.5 pts

3rd- Coffee with 92 pts

(Jordan Johnson with a big finish in the 400m)