BRANDT-SIMS ON THE TRACK
Brandt-Sims' assault on the record book as a four-time state champion in the 100 and 200 will be one of Washington's top stories of the year.
Photo by Todd Shurtleff
It doesn't take much verbiage to encapsulate how special Brandt-Sims has been for the Wenatchee track and field team. Next spring he has a chance to become the first sprinter in state history to win both the 100 and 200 meters in four straight years.
Brandt-Sims' off-the-field expertise can be viewed on theWenatchee High football website.
IIIustrated photo by Todd Shurtleff
"That would mean a lot," Brandt-Sims admitted. "Hopefully I can go out there and do it one more time."
Brandt-Sims has rewritten the sprint record books in Washington. Here's a deeper look at his storied run in the Evergreen State:
* He owns the 100 meters junior (personal best 10.48 at the prestigious Pasco Invitational) and sophomore (10.64) state records. He also held the freshman record until Bellevue's Isaiah Gilchrist came along and posted a 10.78 last spring. Former Washington Husky and Olympian Ja'Warren Hooker holds the all-time state record with a 10.27 in 1997.
* He holds 200 meters sophomore (21.24) and freshman (21.43) state records. He also holds the freshman record in the 400 (48.50), though he hasn't run that event regularly.
* As a sophomore he led Wenatchee to a fourth place team finish by winning the 100 (10.82) and 200 (21.74), while anchoring the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams to appearances in the finals.
* He helped the Panthers take second at the 2013 4A state meet by three-peating in 100 (10.71) and 200 (21.48). Also led both relay teams to top five finishes.
* He appeared on the DyeStat Elite 100 in both the 100 and 200 last spring and hopes to compete in Arcadia Invitational in California as a senior.
Brandt-Sims will team with his little brother this season on some relays.
IIIustrated photo by Todd Shurtleff
