“This will be an epic battle between Mason and its large state presence, Westerville Central and its tiny but powerful crew and Gahanna, a team that just does what they do with the same six girls from its state indoor title,” he said. The Lions have positioned themselves to repeat as state champions, but Whittaker said it won't be easy. “For her, it can be a storybook ending to her brilliant career with four gold medals,” Whittaker said. “I’ve been focusing on myself and not really looking at other people.”Ĭoach Roger Whittaker believes Bentley has a chance to win four state titles when including the relays. “It hasn’t been so stressful,” Bentley said. It figures to be Roberts and Upper Arlington’s Elaine Schneider in the 300 hurdles.īentley also is a key member of the Lions' 1,600 and 800 relays, which finished first and second, respectively, at regional. In the 100 hurdles, Bentley’s main central Ohio challengers should be Westerville Central’s Amari Kiluvia and Westerville South’s Marissa Saunders and Alexus Roberts. Bentley set to lead defending state champion Gahanna LincolnĬamden Bentley, Gahanna’s standout senior, has her sights set on repeating in both hurdles events at state.Ī Kentucky commit, Bentley won the 100 hurdles (13.25) and 300 hurdles (42.82) a season ago and the 300 hurdles (43.18) as a sophomore. To help keep Lane fresh, Roach might juggle his lineup in the 800 and 1,600 relay preliminaries.ĥ. Lane, a senior and Kentucky commit, won state titles in the 100 (state-record 10.25) and 200 (21.09) last season. He also was a member of the 400 relay and now is expected to compete in the 800 relay. With the loss of a potential 10 points for finishing first in the 400 relay, the Tigers will need to pick up points in other events. The 400 relay was almost a lock to win it.” With it out, Troy (Lane) has to do a little more running. It was very doable with the 400 relay in. We really thought we had a chance to win it. “We have to look to make some changes to stay in the meet now. “There’s been no return phone call because they probably don’t want to mess with it,” Roach said. Pickerington Central boys face hurdle on road to repeatĬentral’s quest for a second consecutive state championship hit a potential roadblock when its 400-meter relay finished first at regional but then was disqualified for an illegal exchange. The relay won a state title last year.Ĭoach Jason Roach said he has not received a response from the OHSAA on his appeal. He said he has video proof showing the exchange was legal.
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