Aarrhon Flores began his day Friday probably just as he has every other day since he began High School. But, as the sun set over the west side stands at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin, Flores would end his day with two more U.I.L. State Track medals.
This year's first place finish in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.81 would be good enough to make the WTAMU signee, a gold medalist in three separate events in the past two years. After a false start from Timodeus Roquemore from Queen City in lane 3, Flores would have to regain himself and concentrate on not leaning too much himself. "I was ready, my adrenaline was going and when that happened I had to shut it down a little bit, but God helped me, I brought it back together and pulled out a win." said Flores.
After a 5th place finish in the long jump early Friday morning, the competition in the running events would prove equally tough. "This year was pretty tough, we came in with the fastest time in the state in the 200 and that was the race I was looking forward to, I came up a little short, but I was happy, It was a good year."
Track Coach Desmond Ayala also said "It's been a joy to coach someone that does what you ask them to and put in a little more, It has made me a better coach!"
Flores will continue his education at West Texas A & M University in Canyon as a multi-sport athlete competing in both football and track.
Log onto www.uil.utexas.edu for complete results from this year's meet.
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