Italy’s track stars shine at regionals, state bound in four events

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator junior, Kortnei Johnson (center) is presented a gold medal at the champions’ podium for her 100m dash time of 11.3. Johnson also earned a gold medal in the 200m dash with a time of 23.6 during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus. Johnson is state bound in three events, including the sprint relay.

Italy Lady Gladiator junior, Kortnei Johnson (center) is presented a gold medal at the champions’ podium for her 100m dash time of 11.3. Johnson also earned a gold medal in the 200m dash with a time of 23.6 during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus. Johnson is state bound in three events, including the sprint relay. (Submitted photo)

Image: Italy Gladiator senior TaMarcus Sheppard achieving (Left) is presented his silver medal at the champions’ podium after achieving a personal best in the high jump of 6’,3" during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus.

Italy Gladiator senior TaMarcus Sheppard achieving (Left) is presented his silver medal at the champions’ podium after achieving a personal best in the high jump of 6’,3" during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus. (Submitted photo)

Image: Standing atop the champions podium are Lady Gladiators April Lusk, Kendra Copeland, Kortnei Johnson and Janae Robertson for their gold medal finish in the 4×100 sprint relay.

Standing atop the champions podium are Lady Gladiators April Lusk, Kendra Copeland, Kortnei Johnson and Janae Robertson for their gold medal finish in the 4×100 sprint relay. (Submitted photo)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator sophomore Halee Turner (Right) is presented her bronze medal in high hurdles after posting a 3rd Place time of 15.90 during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus.

Italy Lady Gladiator sophomore Halee Turner (Right) is presented her bronze medal in high hurdles after posting a 3rd Place time of 15.90 during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus. (Submitted photo)

Image: The Italy Lady Gladiator sprint relay team of Kortnei Johnson, Kendra Copeland, April Lusk and Janae Robertson are state bound after posting an unofficial time of 49.5 in the 4×100 sprint relay during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus.

The Italy Lady Gladiator sprint relay team of Kortnei Johnson, Kendra Copeland, April Lusk and Janae Robertson are state bound after posting an unofficial time of 49.5 in the 4×100 sprint relay during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus. (Submitted photo)

Image: Senior Gladiator TaMarcus Sheppard with his pops and coach, Bobby Campbell. Sheppard is state bound in the high jump event!

Senior Gladiator TaMarcus Sheppard with his pops and coach, Bobby Campbell. Sheppard is state bound in the high jump event! (Submitted photo)

Image: Italy Lady Gladiator freshman April Lusk with her proud parents Amanda and Darrin Lusk after Lusk earned a gold medal with her sprint relay team during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus.

Italy Lady Gladiator freshman April Lusk with her proud parents Amanda and Darrin Lusk after Lusk earned a gold medal with her sprint relay team during the UIL Regional Track And Field Championship in Abilene at the Abilene Christian University campus. (Submitted photo)

Image: Senior Gladiator TaMarcus Sheppard displays his silver medal in the high jump with Italy’s AD/HFC Charles Tindol at Tindol’s old stomping grounds in Abilene.

Senior Gladiator TaMarcus Sheppard displays his silver medal in the high jump with Italy’s AD/HFC Charles Tindol at Tindol’s old stomping grounds in Abilene. (Submitted photo)

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