Athlete of the Week: Stephanie Mills

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Junior Stephanie Mills running. She is also the athlete of the week for track.

Junior Stephanie Mills is well known for loving to run. She, her brothers and her entire family love to do it and do it well.

Yesterday at the double dual track meet against  and West Branch and McConnellsburg, Mills took second in the high jump against McConnellsburg and third in the vent against West Branch. She was also a member of B-A’s winning 3200 meter relay team.

Earlier this week against Northern Bedford, Mills was a second-place finisher in the high jump.

Mills also is a participant of the cross country team, mostly to stay fit for the track season.

For her efforts she is Athlete of the Week.

How did you get involved with track?

Mills: My brothers both did track so I was very familiar with it. I was interested in it so I joined.

What all events do you do?

Mills: I participate in high jump, 3200 relay, and the 800m run.

What event is your favorite?

Mills: Definitely the high jump.

How did your first track meet of the season go?

Mills: I wish my 800 in the relay would’ve been a bit faster but I was very happy with how my high jumping went.

How do you predict the rest of your season going?

Mills: I hope to improve my 800 time so I can help the relay improve and I also want to keep getting better in high jump.