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Girls Preview

The girl's race for 3A looks to be a close battle between 6 schools that are only separated by 9.5 points. River Hill comes in as the very slight favorite with 50 projected points, 1 point over Northern Calvert. Woodlawn projects to score 46 points, Westminster, 43.5, defending 3A State champion Howard, 42, and Springbrook 40.5.

River Hill is led by freshmen twins Marella and Lauren Virmani, who have shined this year. They both broke 5 minutes in the 1600 last week at regionals running 4:57 and 4:58. They will be the top two seeds for that event. Lauren also ran a 10:53 3200 which puts her as the top seed there as well. They will also team up in the 800 where they are the 3-4 seeds at 2:18. With their individual events and the 4x800, the duo accounts for 41 of River Hill's 50 projected points. They will also get some help from Larasia Buckner in both the 100m Hurdles and Triple jump where she can score in both events!

While not related, Northern Calvert has their own special duo in the throwing events. Annie Campbell is the top seed in the shot with a toss of 38-3.5 and Gabby Cope is the top seed in the Discus at 144-0. Campbell is also seeded 4th in the disc with a throw of 116-8. They account for over half of the Northern point total. They will also look towards the 4x400 and 4x800 relays to medal and bring home team points as well.

Woodlawn will rely on star sprinter Nikiyah Williams as she has the top 400 time in the state at 56.43 seconds. Destiny Coleman has run 46.16 in the 300m Hurdles which is currently second best, and she is the 4th seed in the 100 Hurdles. Woodlawn will also try to take gold in the 4x100 relay as they have the top time at 48.44 seconds. 

Other Athletes to Watch:

Ellen Gill (Oakdale) - Gill is the strong favorite in the 300m Hurdles with a PR of 44.90 seconds.

Arayana Ladson (Mt. Hebron) - Although she did not qualify in the 100m Hurdles to defend her state championship, she is still the favorite to win both the 100 and 200-meter dash

Azariah Jones (Poly) - Jones has the best triple jump mark in 3A at 37-1.5 feet. 

Riley Herdson (Centennial) - The sophomore mid-distance standout had a huge PR last week in the 800, running 2:14, which will be the top seed heading into states. 

Hannah Toth - Has PR's of 5:00 and 11:06 and will be in contention to battle the Virmani twins in both of those events. 

Elisa Ramos (Thomas Johnson) and Sarah Gassman (Westminster) - Both of these girls have PR's of 12-9 and will be trying to both not only win the state meet but also break the state record of 12-04. 

Projected Team Scores using season PR

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