Smith, Richie claim Athlete of the Week awards
The BLITZ Fan Vote for Track & Field Athlete of the Week was Hayden Smith (Rabun County) after taking 3,219 of the 4,348 total votes. BLITZ then named Corey Richie (Stephens County) as Co-POW.
HAYDEN SMITH – RABUN COUNTY
Rabun County’s Hayden Smith had a solid performance last week in a Commerce meet. The junior was 8th in the 100, but was 1st in the 400 with a 52.46. He also had a school record split as part of the 4×400 relay, posting a team time of 3:36.61, good for 1st place. This is Smith’s first POW award.
POW Framed Print (11×14) – Hayden Smith
POW Framed Print (11×14) – Hayden Smith
$32.99
POW Button (3″) – Hayden Smith
POW Button (3″) – Hayden Smith
$12.00
BLITZ POW Certificate
BLITZ POW Certificate
$15.00
COREY RICHIE – STEPHENS COUNTY
Corey Richie is a track and field cheat code for the Indians. The senior multi-sport star (football, basketball, track) had a monster week in which he placed 1st in the Triple Jump with a 43-8 PR, 1st in the Long Jump with a 20-7.5 PR, 3rd in the 200 with a 23.6 PR, and was 1st in the 4×200 Relay with a 1:33.29. He is a state top-50 in the Triple Jump, and is heating up with 6 PRs over the last 2 meets, claiming 5 golds and a bronze. This is Richie’s first POW award.
POW Framed Print (11×14) – Corey Richie
POW Framed Print (11×14) – Corey Richie
$32.99
POW Button (3″) – Corey Richie
POW Button (3″) – Corey Richie
$12.00
BLITZ POW Certificate
BLITZ POW Certificate
$15.00
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