Italy’s Kortnei Johnson leaves for state track meet hoping to return with gold

Image: Lady Gladiator freshman, Kortnei Johnson, gets a lap in around Willis Field before taking her skills to the state track meet.

Lady Gladiator freshman, Kortnei Johnson, gets a lap in around Willis Field before taking her skills to the state track meet. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kortnei Johnson packs while Italy fan Richard Cook gives her words of encouragement.

Kortnei Johnson packs while Italy fan Richard Cook gives her words of encouragement. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Athletic Director, Hank Hollywood, prepares to make the trip to Austin with Lady Gladiators, Jameka Copeland and Kortnei Johnson.

IHS Athletic Director, Hank Hollywood, prepares to make the trip to Austin with Lady Gladiators, Jameka Copeland and Kortnei Johnson. (Barry Byers)

Image: And away they go! Kortnei Johnson, Jameka Copeland and Coach Hank Hollywood leave for the state track meet being held on the University of Texas campus.

And away they go! Kortnei Johnson, Jameka Copeland and Coach Hank Hollywood leave for the state track meet being held on the University of Texas campus. (Barry Byers)

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