SoCal USATF Region 15 16th Annual Awards Banquet

On Sunday we ….Lauren , James Jr.Dad ,Mom,Granddad and Grandma went to the 16th Annual  Southern California Region 15  Awards Dinner. All I can say is wow,there are a lot of talented kids from our neck of the woods !

150 National Champions in as many events and countless national records.

They had a nicely done montage of the athletes in action and some poises over the course of the previous season.Lauren was so excited to see her 2 action shots she could hardly contain herself. She was also  was very excited to see some of her new found friends from last season and possibly recieve an award too! 

 There were guest athlete speakers to inspire, and I think this was a very nice touch of encouragement for the youth in attendance as they begin to prepare for the coming season. The speakers were Torrie Edwards (see an amazing  gold and silver medal finish below) and USC Student Athletes Terry Prentice and Lionel Larry.

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We  didn’t tell Lauren she would recieve a trophy but, boy was  she happy when they called her name. The event ran smoothtly and everyone seem genuinely excited and supportive of all the athletes in the room.

We happen to be sitting at Torrie Edwards table and Lauren really wanted her autograph.(Yes she knew who she was) She said she was scared and shy so I ask her. She graciously signed the back of the program and the rest of the evening  and the  short drive home that’s all she talked about. The evening really charged her up for the season and I am looking forward to what lies ahead for

 “My” Most Valuable Track and Field  Sub-Bantam

Lauren RainWilliams

Lauren’s Overall Standings for the Season

All American 3 Events Elite Youth National Rankings  

http://www.eliteyouth.com/rf2007/rf2007.asp?DCODE=SBG&ECode=100

#1 100m 14.36 National Best 2007 

National AAU Juniopr Olympic Champion

#2 200M 29.82

Silver Medalist AAU Junior Olympics 

#12 Long Jump 11′.06”

4th place finisher AAU Junior Olympics

                         Here are a few highlights pics of the evenings winners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

                                                                                               

 

 

Until next time…

Track Mom

Dr.Lorraine

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