Black leads Lady Panthers to win

Lady Panther Chiquita Black won three events and was a member of the Lady Panthers’ winning 400 meter relay team as Charles City’s girls went on to a track victory over Tri-Rivers District foes Surry County and Franklin on April 8.

Charles City scored 51.5 points to Franklin’s 42.5 and Surry’s 35.

Black won the high jump (4-0), 100 meter hurdles (20.59), and 300 meter hurdles (60.0). She was the lead leg of the relay team along with members Toni Harris, Hilary Wynn, and Krystal Wade, posting a time of 55.6. Lexus Adkins was the other individual winner for the Lady Panthers, winning the discus at a toss of 54-9.

On the boys’ side, Surry scored in the final two events to overtake the host Panthers in the end. Surry scored 46 points to win the meet, overtaking Charles City’s 38, Franklin’s 27, and Chesterfield Community’s 24.

Charles City’s Reynard Black won the high jump (6-1) and the 100 meter dash (11.6). He placed third in the 400 meter dash (57.8) and was a member of the 400 meter relay team that won, along with Tevin Adkins, Trevor Jones, and Michael Jefferson, in 46.88.

Other results (CC only)

Girls: 100 meters- 2. Wade 14.05. 200 meters-