Welborn 2nd Evans inactive at state meet
At the UIL state track finals in Austin stormy weather influenced events. Jackie Welborn of Ross S. Sterling placed second in Class 5A discus with a personal best 134 feet 1 inch while teammate Tricia Evans injured her ankle and could not run the 3200 meters. Welborn expressed pride in her progression and noted the rough weekend with the weather.
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