Senior Jared Lewis Tracks Down His Goals On and Off the Field
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Senior Jared Lewis has always been a dominant force in the realm of athletics here at TJ, though when it comes to track and field Jared is quite reminiscent of a true Spartan warrior.
The lofty goals he has set for himself are certainly those of an experience-laden leader who is looking to capture first in all four of his events: the 4 x 100, 4 x 200, 100-Meter, and the 200-Meter events. Being that two of his events are team ones, Jared looks to assist in every way possible to achieve the talented team’s goals. “I really enjoy how much talent we have; it seems as if this is the first time we have such an exceptional pool of talent within reach on the team,” said Lewis. As is TJ tradition, both teams of men and women are reaching high and planning to sit among the stars. “I think we have a great chance of the guys winning 4A State this year. On top of that I see both the men and women each achieving the city championship this season,” Jared said.
Being a track runner has certainly made Jared an individual, to which both his team-mate and best friend Senior Matt Averyhart can attest. “Jared is truly an inspirational leader on the team. He has really become an image of how to lead by example. He hates to lose, just like everyone else does, right? But he actually works doubly hard so he never has to lose. In this, Jared has become one of the top runners in state, and I have hardly any doubts that he could also take the State Track Championship in the process, as well.”
Lewis is starting off the season thus far with an 11.48 time in the 100-Meter dash. To put that in perspective, the world-record in the event, posted by Usain Bolt, is set at a 9.76 second time, only a two second differential. Jared is only looking to improve. “I am gonna be honest with you. That is embarrassing; yes, I won the event but that time is slow as sin. It will be improved upon before the end of the season,” he said.
Jared is not only looking to dominate at state, improve his times, and help his team, but to sprint head-first on into the future, as he is hoping to attend the prestigious Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on a potential track scholarship. Not a man to base things off of luck, Lewis will continue his season in a dominating manner to achieve his hopes and dreams.
