Ugwoaba shines bright Highline senior wins three golds, one silver
Chinchur chugs out another gold medal
Michael Chinchar\'s change up led to another district distance gold medal. The Kentwood junior showed he\'s more than just a sit-and-kick racer as he cruised to the 1,600 title.
Chinchar made his move on the third lap, ran virtually by himself in the final 400 meters and broke the tape at 4:17.79. Gig Harbor\'s Charlie Williams was second with a 4:20.51.
The tall, lanky distance star used an impressive kick in the final 300 meters to win the 3,200 crown on Friday. But on Saturday, Chinchar decided to ``change it up.\'\'
Chinchar lingered with the leaders during the first two laps, but with the pace going slower than he expected he decided to pick it up. He surged ahead early in the third lap and cruised to the easy win.
``I was running scared,\'\' Chinchar said. ``I made my move and I knew I had to keep it up. I decided to pick up the pace earlier than usual and it worked out.\'\'
TACOMA -- Jessica Duran started her day with a strong sprint, then uncorked a hefty heave and finished her stellar day with a photo finish. The versatile Kent-Meridian senior took home three gold medals at Saturday\'s Class 4A West Central District track and field meet at Mount Tahoma High.
Renton senior Dar\'rell Wright will not be allowed to run in the 110-meter hurdles at the Class 3A West Central District track and field meet after all. Seamount League King Division athletic directors overturned a vote by coaches to reinstate Wright after he was disqualified because he swore after winning the 110s at last Friday\'s division meet at Highline Stadium. `