For those who thought that Louisiana track and field ends in May at Bernie Moore Stadium, think again. The best jumpers, throwers and runners in the state hit their stride during the summer club season. Top performers are split this week between the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa and theUSATF Junior Olympics in Humble, TX. Some – likeLusher star Willie Reed – will attend both. Others – like Hahnville’sBreanne "Bre" Bias – will watch the live results from a computer screen in Louisiana.
Bias had a breakout year in the triple jump this season, leaping an elite distance of 37 feet, 8.25 inches to place fourth at the Class 5A State Championship in May. The mark would have won all six of the smaller classifications.
The leap also strained her hamstring. She pulled out of the open 400 meters at state and had to cut her summer season short to focus on recovery.
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