Central Catholic Finishes 4th at Regional Championships; Carson Qualifies for State in 4 Events

The Central Catholic boys’ track & field team turned in a strong performance at the OHSAA Division III Regional Championships on Thursday and Saturday at Piqua High School, finishing fourth in the team standings with 35 points.

Sophomore Khary Carson II paced the Fighting Irish, qualifying for the OHSAA State Championships in four events. Carson captured regional titles in both the 100-meter dash (10.68) and 200-meter dash (21.72), continuing his outstanding season on the track.

Carson also helped lead two relay teams to state-qualifying performances. The 4x100-meter relay team of freshman Austin Wade, senior Jerome Davis V, junior Alex White, and Carson placed fourth in 43.11. The 4x200-meter relay team of Alex White, sophomore Michael Luther, Jerome Davis V, and Carson also finished fourth with a time of 1:28.93.

In other individual competition, junior Billy Williams, Jr. added a fourth-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles, crossing the line in 15.03.

Central Catholic will return to action June 5-6 at the OHSAA State Championships at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of The Ohio State University.

Team Standings
1. Ontario — 57
2. Valley View — 53
3. Clear Fork — 40
4. CENTRAL CATHOLIC — 35
5. Perkins — 29