Ruiz and Powell to rep Menard at state track this weekend

  • RUIZ
    RUIZ
  • POWELL
    POWELL
  • TOP RIGHT- Danni Ruiz leads the pack in the 800m at the regional meet.
    TOP RIGHT- Danni Ruiz leads the pack in the 800m at the regional meet.
  • MIDDLE- Colby Powell turns up the jets to finish the 200m dash in Veribest at the Area level.
    MIDDLE- Colby Powell turns up the jets to finish the 200m dash in Veribest at the Area level.
  • BOTTOM- Danni gets a good start to the 400m at the regional meet in Abilene.
    BOTTOM- Danni gets a good start to the 400m at the regional meet in Abilene.

    By Paige Wright 

    The most exciting sporting event in the state, as described by Menard High School head track coach Clay Holland, begins this week at the Mike A. Myers stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Holland has a valid argument— with the meet’s showcase of the best athletes in the state, in front of a massive and invested crowd of family, friends and fans… it is to…