Boys 300 Hurdles Heat 5 - Ryan Thompson (McKean) 39.94
The current state leader in the 300 meter hurdles, Ryan Thompson of Thomas McKean got a serious challenge on Friday from Howard Tech's Julian Brown who got out to a fast start and lead going into the final straightaway. Thompson was able to keep his form and close strong over the final 100 to chase down Brown and run just off his state leading time from a week ago (39.22) with a 39.24 victory. Brown's 39.95 runner-up finish was a personal best and moved him to a #3 state ranking in the event.