(FESTUS) State placers Max McDaniel and Jaylan Watson are returning for their senior seasons to lead the 2019 Festus boys track and field squad.
Max finished 4th in the 1,600-meter run last year and Jaylan finished 4th in the long jump, breaking a Festus record. Tigers head coach Chris Partney has seen improvements from both guys this offseason.
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With cross country guys like Max McDaniel, Jonah Krieg, Simon Ogle, and Garrett Rhine, coach Partney knows he has a strong distance group. Partney is also pleased with the athletes that have come out and joined the sprint team.
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The Festus boys track and field season begins March 22nd and 23rd with the Festus Early Bird Invitational.
Full Chris Partney Interview
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