Bainbridge’s Future Champions Leave Their Mark at GRPA State Championships
Published 2:35 pm Friday, May 2, 2025
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The Bainbridge-Decatur County Recreation Authority made a strong showing at the GRPA Track & Field State Championships in Commerce, Georgia, this past weekend. Competing against top athletes from across the state, Bainbridge’s youth track and field team delivered standout performances, setting personal records and securing podium finishes.
Bainbridge’s athletes carried their momentum from the District 3 meet into the state qualifiers, with many setting personal records despite not all advancing to the finals. Cash Dollar placed 15th in the 1600m (7:42), while Kade Cooper finished 11th in the 50m (8.24). DJ Jenkins and Brice Smith took 11th and 12th in the Javelin, respectively. Mariah Freeman put in a strong effort in sprints, securing 11th place in the 100m with a personal best of 17.43 and finishing 13th in the 400m at 1:34. Hawaii Johnson also competed in the 200m. Mason Tucker (200m – 10th, 29.09 PR) and King Douglas (200m – 12th, 27.18 PR) also delivered strong performances.
Bainbridge celebrated ten athletes who placed in the top eight in their events, earning podium honors. Karter Keaton took home second place in Javelin with a throw of 39’04, while Kevion Coley secured silver in the Long Jump at 10’10, marking a personal best. Douglas placed sixth on the podium in the Long jump with a personal record of 14’10. Sophia Smith showed her endurance, finishing 2nd in the 1600m (6:19 PR) and third in the 800m (2:46 PR).
Sprinter Breonna Smith placed fourth in the 200m with a personal best of 27.44, while also claiming eighth in the 100m with a time of 13.49. Coley (eighth, 200m – 35.80 PR), Cedrick Jones (sixth, 200m – 29.89 PR), and Mason Tucker (fourth, Long Jump – 13’10 PR) rounded out Bainbridge’s podium finishers, adding to an impressive showing.
A sincere appreciation goes to the Bainbridge-Decatur County School Administration for their dedication to athletes and BDCRA Coach Smith, Close, Chip, and Junior Coach Tatiana Smith for shaping future athletic talent in the Decatur County district.
