This show features track athletes who excelled in their recent state championships. Seventh grader Sophie Shapiro of Liberty MS kicks off the show alongside her coach Katie Dowell-Arnold to discuss her recent finish, which included four medals and two state championships. Shapiro talks about her busy schedule, and Dowell-Arnold describes their team’s second place finish and what it’s like to coach Shapiro. Then, Edwardsville runner Ryan Watts revisits to talk about his historic double state championship in the 1,600 and the 3,200. Next, O’Fallon THS distance standout, Peyton Shieppe, is back to describe winning her first medal at the state tournament, and she looks forward to her career at Bradley University. The last guest is Emily Sykes of Granite City HS who excels at multiple sports, but who recently finished 7th at state in the shot put. Sykes shares insight into her multi-sport career as a Warrior, and she describes her goals. (recorded 5/30/22)
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