HOOVER, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Heptathlon and Decathlon officially wrapped up at Hoover High School Tuesday night after two days of competition and there were plenty of local athletes in the field. One of the most notable performances came from Cullman High School’s Banks Baker, who set the new school record with a score of 5,120 points. Baker was also the highest local finisher at 14th place.
Baker was eying the record throughout the competition and knew that he was within striking distance going into his final event. Baker posted a time of 5:16.73 in the 1500-Meter Run to claim the new CHS record and he credited his teammates, coaches and parents for helping him get ready for Hoover this week.
“It’s super cool to break the Decathlon record. Going into the 1500 I knew that I was close enough to get it, so I gave it my all,” Baker said. “Encouragement from my teammates and racing strategies from my coaches really helped me the most leading up to the events and my parents have been keeping me focused these past few days.”
Fairview High School’s Kabri Redding was the highest local finisher in the Heptathlon, posting a score of 2,433 to place 45th.
Local Decathlon & Heptathlon Results
Cullman High School
14th – Banks Baker (5,120 points – School Record)
100-Meter Dash: 11.56
Long Jump: 5.51 meters
Shot Put: 9.13 meters
High Jump: 1.67 meters
400-Meter Dash: 52.97
110-Meter Hurdles: 17.07
Discus Throw: 26.22 meters
Pole Vault: 2.90 meters
Javelin Throw: 40.71 meters
1500-Meter: 5:16.73
21st – Jamar Kay (4.985 points)
100-Meter Dash: 11.26
Long Jump: 5.91 meters
Shot Put: 9.95 meters
High Jump: 1.72 meters
400-Meter Dash: 56.46
110-Meter Hurdles: 17.94
Discus Throw: 26.63 meters
Pole Vault: 2.60 meters
Javelin Throw: 37.18 meters
1500-Meter: 5:22.73
29th – Tripp Gudger (4,604 points)
100-Meter Dash: 12.20
Long Jump: 5.44 meters
Shot Put: 10.72 meters
High Jump: 1.72 meters
400-Meter Dash: 57.62
110-Meter Hurdles: 17.71
Discus Throw: 25.02 meters
Pole Vault: 2.75 meters
Javelin Throw: 36.96 meters
1500-Meter: 5:46.73
Fairview High School
45th – Kabri Redding (2,433 Points)
100-Meter Hurdles: 21.72
High Jump: 1.47 meters
Shot Put: 9.09 meters
200-Meter Dash: 31.38
Long Jump: 4.02 meters
Javelin Throw: 20.61 meters
800-Meter Dash: 3:20.50
17th – Eli Frost (5,069 Points)
100-Meter Dash: 11.67
Long Jump: 5.88 meters
Shot Put: 11.78 meters
High Jump: 1.67 meters
400-Meter Dash: 53.81
110-Meter Hurdles: 19.76
Discus Throw: 26.42 meters
Pole Vault: 2.75 meters
Javelin Throw: 35.45 meters
1500-Meter: 4:54.30
33rd – Michael Chambers (4,487 Points)
100-Meter Dash: 11.69
Long Jump: 5.27 meters
Shot Put: 9.34 meters
High Jump: 1.52 meters
400-Meter Dash: 58.75
110-Meter Hurdles: 17.81
Discus Throw: 25.51 meters
Pole Vault: 3.20 meters
Javelin Throw: 31.05 meters
1500-Meter: 5:31.42
Cold Springs High School
27th – Cameron Nunn (4,742 Points)
100-Meter Dash: 12.19
Long Jump: 5.39 meters
Shot Put: 9.12 meters
High Jump: 1.77 meters
400-Meter Dash: 1:03.00
110-Meter Hurdles: 16.75
Discus Throw: 29.80 meters
Pole Vault: 3.80 meters
Javelin Throw: 32.28 meters
1500-Meter: 5:48.74
Arab High School
25th – Taylor Anderson (4,835 Points)
100-Meter Dash: 11.76
Long Jump: 5.73 meters
Shot Put: 10.50 meters
High Jump: 1.67 meters
400-Meter Dash: 56.47
110-Meter Hurdles: 19.26
Discus Throw: 27.97 meters
Pole Vault: 3.05 meters
Javelin Throw: 35.78 meters
1500-Meter: 5:21.05
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