Senior Sendoff: Terrell Young - Sparkman High School

Terrell Young

Sparkman High School

What was your most memorable meet and why?
Bob Jones meet when we ran out A team 4x4 and shocked everyone by running under 3:30

Where did you face your biggest competition?
The State track meet, running against Hoover, Vestiva Hills, and Auburn

Out of all of your high school accomplishments, which stands out the most and why?
Making it to the state meet because I've dreamed of that since I was little.

If you could do it all over again, what would you change about your running career in high school?
I would focus more on the 100m so I could've been on the 4x100m relay.

What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome during your HS Track career?
Getting back in shape after my trauma surgery.

What will you miss the most?
The state meet this year.  It was amazing.

Do you have any advice for younger athletes?
Practice hard, fight through any injuries, and run, jump, or throw your best every meet

What are your post-highschool or college plans?Who would you like to say thank you to?
I'm going to Huntingdon College in Montgomery to play football. I would like to say thank you to all my family, coaches and especially my wonderful teammates for making high school track so much fun these past 5 years, and for making so many memories that will last a lifetime.