DUTCHTOWN'S KEIRA MELAN (LEFT) COMPETES IN A MEET EARLIER THIS SEASON
The Class of 2027 is loaded with talent and we have the performances from the first six weeks of the La. HS outdoor season to prove it. In this article, we take a look at the top freshmen girls in the state.
Exhibit A is Dutchtown's Keira Melan, who is the No. 1 ranked freshman in both the 1600m and 800m. Her 2:15.33 in the 800m at the D-Town Invitational is No. 2 all-time for freshmen girls in the MileSplit LA database.
Her 5:08.82 win in the 1600m at the Episcopal Knights Relays ranks at the top as well. It is No. 5 all-time for freshmen girls in the MileSplit LA database.
Melan gave credit to her coach for her success.
"I've been surprised by the times I've hit this year," Melan said. "Coach Bogran has created a great workout schedule for me and my teammates. Also, I've been fortunate to race fantastic talent in Louisiana and a New Balance that pushed me to run some great times."
"To have my name on the all-ti...