Lauren Leatherman, Oakdale
Photo by Craig Amoss
Leatherman will have three chances to capture a state title at the 3A state championships this week. She won both the 800 and high jump at the 3A West Regionals and also qualified for the state championships in the 500. She will have to contend with the defending state champion Nyjari McNeil in both of the running events, but her 5'2 high jump at the regional meet ties her atop the 3A rankings.