Athletics, Track and Field: Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Lawrence Willis

Lawrence Willis just had to find his niche. Most high school track and field athletes take part in multiple disciplines and events by necessity. Weight throwers compete with every implement, jumpers run in the hurdles, flat jumpers run in the sprints and relays. That’s exactly what Willis did when he was a prep track standout at tiny Iota High School. “When Coach (Charles) Lancon recruited him, he was a multi-event person because he did all of them pretty well for that time,” said UL track and field coach Tommy Badon . He ran the 400 in 48, 49, which back…