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Jones Clears Seven Feet in High Jump
South Lakes' junior hits personal and nation's best at Flames Invitational
South Lakes junior Rashaan Jones made history on Saturday when he cleared seven feet in the high jump competition at the Flames Invitational in Lynchburg.
Jones' jump is the top in the nation so far in the indoor track season. In December, he set a previous personal best by clearing 6-8 at the F.I.T. Invitational.
At the Flames Invitational, Jones' jump was six inches higher than the second- place finisher, Xavier Waller of Lynchburg's Heritage High.
Jones is among only seven others in Virginia high school indoor track history to have ever successfully cleared seven feet.
For complete first-day results of the Flames Invitational, click here.
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Frances Hartnett
3:30 pm on Sunday, January 15, 2012
Great accomplishment for Rashaan. Awesome photo.
Peter P
9:19 am on Monday, January 16, 2012
that's amazing! makes me proud to be Virginian.
Sam and Kathy Scoggin
9:10 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Way to go, Rashaan! Raising the bar! :)
You are an inspiration to South Lakes High School, the Reston community and the Commonwealth. Keep going! There are no limits!
Sam and Kathy Scoggin
Patrick McBride
9:07 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Go Rashaan! Awesome accomplishment. Keep it going (and make sure you keep up with the school work -- did you expect anything less from me :-).
Molly O'Boyle
10:57 am on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Truly a great accomplishment AND a fantastic photo!