Lynnwood sophomore surprises in javelin

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Lynnwood sophomore Dylan Burnett-Lewis made quite an impression in his debut at the Class 3A state boys track and field championships.

On his last attempt in the javelin competition, Burnett-Lewis uncorked a career-best throw of 182 feet, 2 inches to finish third overall May 26 at Edgar Brown Stadium.

Lynnwood head coach Duane Lewis was pleasantly surprised by Burnett-Lewis’ performance at the state meet.

“I was just hoping that he might get over there and get lucky and get eighth place,” Lewis said. “He popped a pretty good throw.”

Burnett-Lewis’s throw is the second best in school history and a new sophomore record. It also was the top throw for any sophomore regardless of classification.

It’s clear to Lewis that Burnett-Lewis has the potential for more. On his third throw Burnett-Lewis had a 177 and he was about 10 feet behind the line. On his final throw, Burnett-Lewis played it safe and was about five or six feet behind the line, Lewis said.

“That wasn’t a perfect throw,” Lewis added. “He’s still not using as much speed as he can.”

Renton’s Jason Harris took first place with a throw of 194-4, while Everett’s Andrew Stiger was second with 189-10. Both are seniors, so the field is wide open next year.

In addition to having a strong arm, Burnett-Lewis has good speed. He is as fast as anybody on the Lynnwood squad, Lewis said.

Burnett-Lewis also has the intangible quality of being a fierce competitor. When an athlete gets their best throw on their last throw, it’s an indicator of what kind of athlete he is, Lewis said.

Also coming home with a medal was sophomore Amanda Overdick, who placed sixth in the high jump (5 feet). Overdick finished eighth as a freshman.

“I’m always pleased when kids get to state and can place,” Lewis said.

Overdick barely missed at 5-1, which would have moved her up to third.

Overdick also qualified in the 400-meter dash. She finished eighth (1:02.36) in her preliminary heat and did not advance to the finals.

Meadowdale’s Alex Wipf wrapped up his high school career with a 12th place finish in the boys 1,600. Wipf, a track co-captain, finished in 4:35.65.

Lynnwood sophomore Alec Williams qualified for the 110 high hurdles with his second-place finish at districts, but a commitment to perform with the school band in California prevented him from running at state.

In the Class 4A boys meet, Edmonds-Woodway’s Yon Yilma finished eighth (9:26.05) in the 1,600 and 11th (4:21.04) in the 3,200. Teammate Eric Greenwood placed 11th (6-2) in the high jump. Mountlake Terrace’s Chris Wells was 14th (149-01) in the javelin.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Jordan Huegli finished fifth (2:23.25) in her preliminary heat of the 800 and did not advance to the finals. Teammate Katie Tougas got her first taste of state in a 200 preliminary heat, where she placed eighth in 12.90.

Mountlake Terrace Dianna Hanson was sixth (16.10) in her 100 hurdles preliminary heat.

North Sound Christian had one of its strongest finishes in recent years at the Class 1B/2B state championships at Eastern Washington University in Cheney.

The boys finished second in the team competition, while the girls tied for second.

“This is the best finish we’ve ever had by far for either team,” North Sound Christian coach Roger Gray said.

Part of the reason is that the Lions are in a new classification but Gray also credits his team’s athletes. At the King’s Invitational earlier in the season, North Sound had a strong showing.

“We knew we were on to something back then,” Gray said.

Trout Lake/Glenwood won the girls championship with a score of 94. North Sound Christian and Pateros each scored 84.

Junior Myisha Valentine won the 100 in 13.45 and took second in both the 200 (26.9) and 400 (1:02.0). Sophomore Lacie Johnson was third (27.2) in the 200 and fourth (13.89) in the 100.

Freshman Lynn Washio took fourth (2:34.1) in the 800 and was fourth (5:50.0) in the 1,600. Senior Dawn Washio placed third (17:53) in the 100 hurdles and was sixth (57.3) in the 300 hurdles. Sophomore Susan Means finished seventh (2:48.7) in the 800 and took eighth (6:49.3) in the 1,600. Sophomore Alexandra Jenness was sixth (14:57.11) in the 3,200.

North Sound Christian 400 relay team of Lena McClenny, Elyse Bunger, Lynn Washio and Johnson took second (54.62), as did the 800 relay team (1:50.05) of Dawn Washio, Bunger, Valentine and Johnson. The 1,600 relay squad of Dawn Washio, Lynn Washio, Jenness and Bunger was third (4:31.74).

Seven school records were set by the girls’ team.

The boys’ title was captured by Odessa (141.50). North Sound Christian scored 48 to finish ahead of Wishkah Valley, which finished with 44.5.

Senior Keith Kochendorfer won the long jump with a leap of 19-10.25 and also took second in the 100 in 11.56 and the 200 in 23.0.

Senior Daniel Anderson was second (17.07) in the 110 hurdles and finished fifth (44.0) in the 300 hurdles.

Anderson was injured the last few weeks and had not been training.

“We didn’t know if he was going to be able to run,” Gray said.

North Sound Christian’s 400 relay squad of Andrew Johnson, JinTae Kim, Geoff Patton and Kochendorfer finished second (46.08). The 1,600 relay team of Johnson, Owen Huffington, Gary Oakland and Patton was seventh (3:45.67).