Alex Burr
After a long track season, the best athletes in the state have been determined. Some events have more qualifiers than others, but every event has at least 27 of the best athletes or relay teams in the state. See which Region athletes are heading to Bloomington — and which ones have the best chances of reaching the medal stand.
The IHSAA boys track and field state finals begin 3 p.m. local time Friday.
100-meter dash
No. 31 Jaylen Ramsey, Merrillville - 11.02
No. 36 Jaron Jones, Morton - 11.19
While both runners ran 11-second sprints on May 29, both runners had top times in the state at some point this season, according to TFRRS. A medal would not come out of the blue for either Ramsey or Jones.
200-meter dash
No. 13 Ahmir Fielder, Merrillville - 22.00
No. 22 Nathan Vaugh