The Sonics got off to a nice start on Day 1 with the following athletes punching their tickets to the Junior Olympics:
Michelle Mayer, 13 Girls 1500 meter: 1st place
Davon Beckles, 12 Boys 1500 meter: 2nd place
Anthony Chatman, 10 Boys 1500 meter Racewalk: 1st place
Faith Mitchell, 11 Girls Shot Put: 3rd place
Maurisa Harris, 15-16 Girls Discus: 4th place
Alyssia Ewing, 15-16 Girls Discus: 5th place
Also, Jonathan Cooper had the 4th fastest time in the 10 Boys 100 meter, earning a spot in Saturday’s final.