Barnwell Track Teams Busy Preparing For Upcoming Region Championship Meet

Barnwell Track Teams Busy Preparing For Upcoming Region Championship Meet

By Billy G. Baker

Publisher

Barnwell—As the Barnwell boy’s and girl’s track team prepares for the upcoming region track meet 14- year coaching veteran Thomas Davis is focused on getting both teams ready for their best performances of the season.

The region meet will be hosted at Whale Branch High on April, 30.

“I've been the head track coach at Barnwell for the past 14 years, and it's been a rewarding experience watching our athletes grow and succeed,” said Coach Thomas. “Regarding the upcoming region meet, we are a young team, and while it will be challenging to win a region title, we are hopeful and will give it our best effort.”

Some of the better times and performances turned in from Barnwell’s better track athletes this season include: Tavion Johnson has run a 21.75 in the 200 meters and he has jumped 22-5 in the long jump. .Kazeer Wesley has jumped over 20 feet in the long jump.

Damaijah Devoe, a football prospect at defensive back, has jumped over 21 feet in the broad jump. Ashley Barret has jumped over 15 feet in the long jump from the girl’s team.

Johnson is the lone returning All-region champion from Barnwell last year. Johnson is a strong contender to place first in the region in both the 200 and the long jump events.

The Barnwell boy’s 4x100 meter relay team has been clocked a time of 44.1. They have a chance to place at region and are represented by Wesley, Jayden Peoples, Jordan Peoples, and Johnson.

The girls' 4x100 relay team has run a 52.4 and will be represented at the region meet by . Danasia Smoaks, Madeline Brown, Zachariah Devoe, and Zaniya Williams and they have a chance to finish at the top of the region in this event.

Coach Thomas is pleased to have 38 girls and 33 boys as members of the 2025 track program at Barnwell High.

“We have competed in meets at Calhoun County, Edisto, and Bamberg-Ehrhardt this season,” said Coach Thomas. “Our top three performers at these meets have been Tavion Johnson, Jordan Peoples, and Madeline Brown.

“While no school records have been established this season so far, every time you enter competition the opportunity to establish new records at your school exists,” said Coach Thomas.

Coach Thomas is assisted by Rokeem Williams.