Guess Who’s Back?

By: Jaiden Basinger

June 3, 2022

{Update: Jenna Young is the Division II High Jump State Champion!}

Guess who’s back? Back again? Jenna’s back! Tell a friend. 

Junior Jenna Young is currently competing in the Division II State High Jump Competition at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium located in Columbus, Ohio.

Around this time a year ago, Jenna made it to the state meet. Competing against the best of the best, she placed third in the high jump. Fast forward to now, she is looking to stand on top of the podium.

Head Coach Kyle Akins is excited for Jenna’s second straight appearance down at the state track meet.

“Jenna has become much more consistent with her jumping at the highest of heights this season, and I expect that to be an important factor at the state meet. I believe Jenna will perform her best at the state meet, just like she does meet-in and meet-out. There are a handful of jumpers who have a chance at winning the state title, and Jenna has as good of a chance as anyone,” stated Akins. 

Jenna, who has been performing well all year in indoor and outdoor track, shares the same excitement as Coach Akins.

“I expect states to be bigger and better because it is at a bigger facility, and all divisions will be there throughout the day. Just all together is a great experience. It would definitely be nice [to win], but anything can happen on any given day. I know what I am capable of, and I just need to have a good day and compete,” stated Young.

She knows what it will take to win this year’s state meet and that is a jump of 5’7”. She jumped 5’3” at regionals but knows that it will take more than that to claim first place.

On behalf of Hurricane Nation, we are all so proud of you and your success. Best of luck to you today.