“DeAndra Burns was a one-person highlight reel this season, but his four-event performance in the Class 5A state meet—which included two golds and two silvers—resulted in one of the most decorated postseason ledgers in recent memory. The senior’s best effort came on the long jump runway, where his personal-best leap of 23-10 at the El Dorado Oil Belt Relays elevated him to fourth place on Arkansas’ all-time list for prep boys.”

Rich Gonzalez

editor of PrepCalTrack.com

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9, 160-pound senior spanned 23 feet, 10 inches to win the long jump at the El Dorado Oil Belt Relays this past season. The mark ranked No. 28 in the nation among prep boys in 2023. Burns also won two gold medals and earned a pair of silvers at the Class 5A state meet, leading the Wildcats to third place as a team. He broke the tape in the 400-meter dash in a personal-best 48.17 seconds and also took second in the 100 and 200, clocking a 10.73 and 21.71, respectively. In the long jump, Burns soared 23-02.50 to finish with 36 individual points at states.

Academic Achievement

Burns has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on scholarship at Arkansas State University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Burns has volunteered locally on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club and is an active member of his church community.