Local teams perform well at state outdoor

The high school state outdoor track and field meet was held May 2-4 in Gulf Shores. Chelsea’s girls led the way amongst local teams, putting forth a fifth-place finish in Class 7A. Briarwood’s girls were sixth in 6A, while Oak Mountain’s boys finished 7th in 7A. In 6A, Northridge won the boys title and Mountain Brook ran away with the girls championship. In 7A, Hoover swept the boys and girls titles. For Chelsea’s girls, Addison Foster put together a strong meet, winning the 300-meter hurdles and finishing second in the 100-meter hurdles. Ty Cason was impressive as well, winning the...