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Getting it done: Gerner captures bronze in high jump at Austin

by | May 17, 2018 | Sports

Blue Ridge’s Skylar Gerner attempts to clear the bar in the high jump during the Class 2A state track and field at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. (Quinton Lilley/Wood County Monitor)

AUSTIN – It was the perfect end to the 2018 track and field season for Blue Ridge’s Skylar Gerner.

The sophomore brought home the bronze medal, third place, in the Class 2A high jump with a height of 5-04 at Mike A. Myers Stadium.

Lufkin Pineywood’s Tina Douglas jumped 5-08 for gold and Zoe Spinn earned silver at 5-08.

Also earning points, top six, were Hico’s Sydney Polk in fourth at 5-02, Refugio’s Jai’lin King in fifth at 5-02, and Albany’s Alli Hall and Farwell’s Alli Hill tied for sixth at 5-00.

Neches’ Kacie Kimbrough claimed eighth at 5-00 and Alexius McAdams of Kerens didn’t record a height.

By David Jenkins • Sports Editor • [email protected]

For the complete story see the May 17 issue or subscribe online.

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