WILLIAMS ON THE TRACK
No. 1 is a familiar spot for Williams when he's running track.
Photo by Clarence Thomas
Williams already was a track star as a freshman. He placed second in the state in the 100-meter dash in 10.81 seconds in the outdoor meet. He lowered his best time in the 100 from 11.2 to 10.6. As a sophomore he added indoor track at the same time he was playing basketball and won the state 55-meter title in 6.38 seconds. He later won the state outdoor crown in 10.42. He then dropped basketball even though it had been his first love and he was a productive player. He dominated the state as a junior with one indoor and three outdoor titles.
Among his other dynamic track bragging rights:
Williams is also an accomplished jumper in addition tohis sprinting success.
Photo by Clarence Thomas
* Holds outdoor school records in the 100 (10.32), 200 (20.97), long jump (24-6) and triple jump (49-1) as well as a share of the 4x100 relay (40.91).
* He holds indoor school records in the 55 (6.38), 300 (33.89) and shares the 4x200 mark (1.28.05).
* As a junior, he dominated the outdoor state meet with championships in the 100, 200 and long jump while also running on the winning 4x100 relay.
* He won the 200 in 20.97 seconds to break the state record that had stood for 12 years. He also anchored the 4x100 relay to a state-record time of 41.08.
* The 400 may be his best event (ran 47.2 in a relay), but he thinks it's too long.
* Won the 100 and 200-meter dashes during the USATF National Junior Olympics in Greensboro, N.C.
Coach speak: "He had a really big year (as a junior) and we hope for bigger things next year. He's very driven and humble. He's one of the harder-working kids I've ever come across. He's always talking about getting better and that's his focus."
- Head track coach Andy Tramel
