Warren Central claims one state title, three runner-up finishes at state meet

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Warren Central High School’s boys and girls track and field teams combined for one state championship and three second-place finishes at Saturday’s state meet. The Lady Vikes placed third overall.

Arrionna Jenkins delivered the lone state title for Warren Central, winning the discus with a throw of 113-0. The senior capped off a dominant season that included a North State victory and consistent top finishes. Jenkins also added a second-place finish in the shot put.

“I’ve been training so hard and this is my senior year so I wanted to be a champion and I did it,” Jenkins said.

Mere Smith earned a runner-up finish in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 47.71, while the Lady Vikes’ 4×200-meter relay team also secured second place.

On the boys side, Mitchell Lewis led the way with a second-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles, clocking in at 15.03.

“I’m glad I came in second but my goal is first place,” Lewis said. “I had to rest my body coming into this meet but I’m coming back stronger.”

Warren Central girls results:

• Arrionna Jenkins — 1st place (discus, 113-0); 2nd place (shot put, 34-09.75)
• Mere Smith — 2nd place (300m hurdles, 47.71)
• Ka’Ryn Henderson — 4th place (100m, 12.73)
• Madison Ward — 6th place (100m hurdles); 4th place (triple jump)
• 4×200 relay — 2nd place (1:46.37): Ka’Ryn Henderson, Mere Smith, Tylah Caples, Syndney Davenport

Warren Central boys results:

• Mitchell Lewis — 2nd place (110m hurdles, 15.03)
• Edward Mazie — 7th place (300m hurdles)
• Will Bates — 6th place (3200m)