Two Dozen Kings Finish Top 2, Alex Cervantes Dominates Women’s Jump

YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – More local meetings were held at the Yuma County track on Wednesday afternoon. One took place at San Luis High School.

At the end of the day, the Kofa Kings had their best day of the 2023 season.

A total of 15 first-place finishes put the Kings ahead in every athletics event.

In the women’s hurdles, it was all Olivia Taylor who won both the 100m and 200m races. Taylor put her first in the 100m with a time of 17.57 seconds and in the 200m with a time of 49.12 seconds.

The long and sprint events also performed well for Kofa. Many top prize winners for both men and women.

boys 800m

Andres Castanon 2:29 (1st)

boys 1600 m

Carlos Anaya 5:27 (2nd)

Boys 3200m

Gary White (1st place)

girls 800m

Valentina Chavola 3:05.9 (1st)

Girls 3200m

Ella Limon (1st place)

Shakira Corral (2nd place)

Men’s 100m dash

Justus Humus 11.34 (2nd)

Men’s 400m dash

Justus Humus 55.25 (1st)

Women’s 100m dash

Brianna Rodriguez 13.51 (1st place)

Women’s 200m dash

Brianna Rodriguez 29.5 (2nd)

According to Kofa’s coach Joseph Figueroa, several men’s and women’s relay teams have taken first place in several heats, but there appears to be a time discrepancy in some records.

These numbers will be available later once confirmed.

In field events, it was much the same for the Kings, who took many top spots throughout the day, including Lady King Alex Cervantes’ treble.

men’s long jump

Adrian Franco 17’9” (2nd)

men’s high jump

Adrian Franco 5’2” (tied for first)

women’s long jump

Alex Cervantes 13’0″ (1st)

women’s high jump

Alex Cervantes 4’4″ (1st)

women’s triple jump

Alex Cervantes 28’0″ (1st)

boys shot

Jamon Davis 35’4″ (1st)

Boys Javelin

Jordan Maldonado 135’6” (1st)

girls shot

Leeza Jones 24’6” (1st)

Adrie Jensen 24’3” (2nd)

girls discus

Adrie Jensen 71’8” (2nd)

girls javelin

Leeza Jones 71’7” (2nd)