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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Ja'Mari Ward

JMP
CAHOKIA HS
CAHOKIA, ILLINOIS
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
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Peak Performance

47 feet, 8.75 inches

Won triple jump
“Ja'Mari is an outstanding young man with the God-given gift to jump." ”
Leroy Millsap
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 148-pound sophomore leapt 47 feet, 8.75 inches to win the triple jump at the Class 2A state meet this spring, leading the Comanches to the team title. Ward also finished second in the long jump and ran a leg on the winning 4x100-meter relay sq

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Academic Achievement

Ward has maintained a 3.77 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

He has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics and youth track programs.