Camden Capehart of
Winnsboro (Texas) recorded the sixth-fastest 100 meter time in high school track and field history Thursday by running a blazing 10.02 at the UIL Conference 3A state championship.
The time is the fastest in the nation this spring and capped a dominant career for the Mississippi State football signee.
On the gridiron, Capehart used his 5-foot-9, 155-pound frame to fly by defensive backs and scored 55 touchdowns in his career.
With the three-star wide receiver on the outside, Winnsboro went 30-6 with six postseason victories over the past three seasons. Capehart holds every single-season and career receiving mark in school history.
Camden Capehart averaged over 25 yards per reception for Winnsboro over his career. On Thursday the Mississippi State football signee ran a 10.02 100 meter to etch himself into the No. 6 spot all-time nationally. (PHOTO: Jim Redman)
Capehart's 10.02 on Thursday helped him secure his third consecutive state title in the 100 meters, edging the second-place runner by 0.46 seconds. He won the event as a sophomore with a 10.44 and followed it up with a 10.14 as a junior.
Entering the state meet, Capehart's season-best time was 10.32.
After winning the 100, Capehart stepped back on the track for the 200 meters and won another state crown with a 20.48 to close out his career.
