Berkeley County Crowns Track & Field Champions: Cane Bay Boys and Stratford Girls Dominate!

The roar of the crowd, the thud of landing jumps, and the blur of speed defined the 2024 Berkeley County Track & Field Championship, where two powerhouses emerged victorious: the Cane Bay High School boys and the Stratford High School girls. Both teams delivered electrifying performances, leaving no doubt about their dominance in the county's most anticipated track showdown.

For the Cane Bay boys, it was a display of sheer athletic prowess, spearheaded by a multi-event sensation.

Kyle Strickland proved to be an unstoppable force, snatching three coveted first-place finishes. His blistering speed saw him conquer both the 100 meters with a time of 10.97 seconds and the 200 meters in 22.09 seconds. Not content with just the sprints, Strickland soared through the air to win the long jump with an impressive leap of 22-04.50, demonstrating his versatility and contributing massive points to his team's triumph.

The field events were equally strong for Cane Bay.

Andrew Dannels launched the shot put an incredible 51-01.50 to claim victory, while Jeremiah Simmons demonstrated his mastery of the discus, spinning it to a winning distance of 150-06. The teamwork was also on full display as the Cane Bay 4x100-meter relay team sped to a first-place finish in 43.07 seconds, cementing their status as county champions.

On the girls' side, the Stratford Knights showcased an equally formidable array of talent, particularly through the incredible efforts of sisters Kaden and Kaelan Clark, alongside sprint sensation Tiyana Milligan.

Kaden Clark was a whirlwind of activity, leaping to victory in the high jump with a clearance of 5-00, before tackling the hurdles with exceptional skill. She clinched first in both the 400-meter hurdles (1:07.72) and the 100-meter hurdles (15.53 seconds), earning three individual titles.

Her sister, Kaelan Clark, brought her own brand of brilliance to the track and field.

She soared to a win in the long jump with a mark of 17-00.50. Even more impressively, Kaelan etched her name into the record books, shattering her own meet record in the triple jump with a phenomenal distance of 36-04.00, proving that excellence truly runs in the family.

Speed demon Tiyana Milligan commanded the sprints for Stratford, powering through the 100 meters to win in 12.23 seconds and then doubling down with another victory in the 200 meters, clocking in at 25.10 seconds.

Breana Moultrie added to Stratford’s points haul with a commanding win in the shot put, throwing 39-01.00. The Stratford girls also dominated the relays, taking first place in both the 4x100-meter relay (49.49 seconds) and the 4x400-meter relay (4:12.72), underlining their comprehensive team strength.

While Cane Bay and Stratford celebrated overall victories, other athletes from Berkeley County made their mark.

Daniel Bell of Goose Creek soared to a pole vault title with a height of 13-00. Shamar Johnson of Berkeley demonstrated his hurdling prowess by winning the 400-meter hurdles in 58.33 seconds. Goose Creek’s Joshua Bell conquered the grueling 3,200 meters in 10:07.03, while teammates Caleb Walker, Ethan Bell, Jameer Haynes, and Zane Grooms also secured victories in the 800m, 1600m, 400m, and javelin respectively.

Jaquari Jefferson (Berkeley) won the high jump (6-02) and Myles Baker (Berkeley) took the triple jump (43-05.00), showcasing the depth of talent across the county.

The 2024 Berkeley County Track & Field Championship was a spectacular showcase of dedication, speed, strength, and raw talent. Congratulations to the Cane Bay boys and Stratford girls for their well-deserved championship titles, and to all the athletes who pushed their limits and delivered an unforgettable day of competition!