Sasha Wallace accomplished what few track athletes have in the history of the sport: she defended both of her state titles when she won the triple jump and 100M hurdles on June 1. She also picked up the long jump this season and learned the event will enough to capture first place at the NCS Meet of Champions on May 25. Her performance in these two meets capped off an impressive high school campaign for the Castro Valley track star, who’s headed to Oregon in the fall.
Sasha Wallace accomplished what few track athletes have in the history of the sport: she defended both of her state titles when she won the triple jump and 100M hurdles on June 1. She also picked up the long jump this season and learned the event will enough to capture first place at the NCS Meet of Champions on May 25. Her performance in these two meets capped off an impressive high school campaign for the Castro Valley track star, who’s headed to Oregon in the fall.
SportStars Magazine: What does this feat mean to you?
Sasha Wallace: I just feel like to have done it two years in a row. … I’m happy with how I ended my senior year on a good note.
SSM: How does this year compare with last year?
SW: Last year was my first time winning at state. i’ve gone to state every year since my freshman year. … I know the whole pressure and everything from junior year i was really happy with myself. … I think it’s just you have to become more focused.
SSM: This was the first year you competed in the long jump. Is it something you’ll continue in college?
SW: I don’t know what was a good jump. It’s a learning process. i definitely want to, I’m sure coach (Robert) Johnson is open to the idea. Most likely.
SASHA’S QUICK HITS
Favorite athlete: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Favorite class: English
Favorite Jamba Juice drink: Razzmatazz
Honorable Mention
Marquis Morris — The De La Salle track star won the 110-meter high hurdles at state with a personal-best time of 13.90.
RaeAnn Garza — The James Logan senior pitched a complete game with seven strikeouts to lead the Colts to a 4-1 win over Freedom in the NCS Div. II final.
Matt Ladrech — The Campolindo junior tossed a three-hit shutout as the Cougars won their fourth-straight NCS title beating Casa Grande-Petaluma 8-0.