These 5 Volusia-Flagler track and field athletes won regional gold, look ahead to states

Winning a regional title stands as the only surefire way to book a trip to Jacksonville — wild cards are then handed out based on time, height or distance.

This year will mark the first time the Florida High School Athletic Association will crown state javelin champions since 1950.

The sophomore distance star found yet another gear in the 1,600-meter run, clocking in at a time of 5:01.66 — a new personal-best by more than two seconds.

Lake Brantley’s Chad Richards stole the show at districts, narrowly defeating Williams in both the 100- and 200-meter dash events.

Entering her last meet, Wright has a chance to make history for Mainland.

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