Jay Lady Royals Advance To Regionals; Break Record

April 21, 2011

The Jay High School Lady Royals broke a 16-year old 4×800 meter relay record in the District 1 Track and Field Championships.

The relay team of Robin Blackman, Leely Trevino, Caristyn Golden and Jessica Thornton placed first in the meet with a time of 10:12.00, breaking the 1995 state track meet record of 10:13.6.

Blackman, who anchored the relay, ran a split time of 2:27. Thornton’s split time was 2:38. Golden’s split time was 2:34 and Trevino’s split was 2:31.

“These four young ladies have pursued this record for many years. Both Blackman and Trevino are seniors and had wanted to end their years at Jay High with a school record in the 4×800m relay. It could not have come at a sweeter time than on Thursday’s home meet. With this being the last time these two runners would ever run in competition at Jay’s track, emotions were high,” said Jay Coach Stan Blackman, father of Robin Blackman.

“It has been and honor and a privilege to have coached such a dedicated group of athletes who would never give up,” he said. “Jay High is a better place for the example these girls have always set and the work ethic they have always displayed.”

Blackman will run next season with the Troy State Trojans, leaving a legacy at Jay High School with school records in the 400m dash, 800m run and the 4×800m relay.

Trevino is planning to attend Florida State University and be part of the color guard.

The Lady Royals will take part in the regional championships in Tallahassee on Thursday.

Pictured top:  Jessica Thornton, Caristyn Golden, Robin Blackman and Leely Trevino. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Jay Lady Royals Advance To Regionals; Break Record”

  1. Emilie Warren on April 26th, 2011 11:29 am

    Am so pleased for the record you set and for your accomplishments as runners, athletes and scholars. You are obviously dedicated runners.

  2. Lady Royal Fan on April 21st, 2011 5:09 pm

    So very proud of you girls…a path for those following in your foot steps!!

  3. Wow on April 21st, 2011 2:38 pm

    Way to go girls. We are very proud of you!

  4. Northview Mom on April 21st, 2011 8:34 am

    Congrats Jay ! Proud of you.

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