Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Alexandria City High School senior Wisdom Williams claimed the state championship with a new record in the women’s shot put at the Virginia High School League Class 6 State Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb. 26 at the Virginia Beach Sports Center.
Williams’ record-setting throw of 48-01.75 easily eclipsed runners up Morgan Glass (41-04.50) of Freedom High School in Loudoun County and Lucia Herold (38-07.25) of Colonial Forge.
Other ACHS standouts during the meet included Akira Hamilton, who claimed the women’s state championship with a 7.11 run in the 55-meter, and pole vaulters Maddie Crowe and Jamison Taylor. Crowe cleared 10-feet for third place in the women’s event while Taylor cleared 12-6 for third place in the men’s division.
ACHS senior Wisdom Williams, left, stands next to a display of her 48-01.75 throw in the women’s shot put, setting a new state record at the Feb. 26 Virginia High School League Class 6 State Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Virginia Beach Sports Center.