Senior Spotlight: John Stephens - Vestavia Hills


John Stephens

Vestavia Hills

What was your most memorable meet and why?
My most memorable track meet was Outdoor State 2022 because It was my last meet in high school.

Where did you face your biggest competition?
My biggest competition was when I raced Charlie Sexton in the 200m finals or when I raced Braylyn Farrington at Helena in the 400

Out of all of your high school accomplishments, which stands out the most and why?
Coming in third in the 4x4 at new balance nationals because I got to race with all my friends in New York

If you could do it all over again, what would you change about your running career in high school?
I wish I didn't take my early years for granted because I can never get that time back and I wish I took it more seriously

What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome during your HS Track career?
Continuing to do the sport when it became challenging

What will you miss the most?
I'll miss being with my friends everyday at practice

Do you have any advice for younger athletes?
Buy in to the program and work hard. I wish I had taken track more seriously my freshman and sophomore year and I can never get that time back

What are your post-highschool or college plans?Who would you like to say thank you to?
I'm running track at Auburn University and I'd like to say thank you to my coach, Coach Huber