Albuquerque Academy's Jordan Lesansee won the 5A 3200m at the 4A-6A Track and Field State Championships. Photo by Blake Wood.
While most Championship teams rely on depth, the Boys Class 5A team competition was a battle of top end quality. The top three teams garnered a majority of their points from a small number of athletes, with the Albuquerque Academy Chargers winning their first title since 2012, wresting the blue trophy from San Juan County's two year hold. The Chargers finished with a 13 points victory 64-51-41 over the St. Pius X Sartans and the Farmington Scorpions.
Despite entering Championship Weekend with 22 state entrants, only six Chargers earned All-State honors in 10 of the 19 events. Earning All-State honors were Justin Ludwig (Discus), Matt Blumenschein (Long Jump), and AJ Kedge (3200m), as well as the 5th place Medley Relay, each chipping in to the 64 point total.
Albuquerque Academy's Jackson Morris was brilliant in sweeping the 5A Throwing events. Photo by Rod Stano...
