Coach Jacoby Williams and the Rayville High School boys track and field team turned in an impressive all-around performance at the Franklin Parish Invitational, highlighted by multiple podium finishes, personal records and strong relay efforts.
The Rayville High School boys track team closed out the meet with a third-place finish.
Leading the way for the Hornets was Deleyoun Johnson, who captured first place in the 110-meter hurdles, showcasing speed and precision over the barriers. Johnson also added a second-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles, solidifying his status as one of the meet’s top hurdlers.
The Hornets’ relay teams also made their presence felt. The 4x800-meter relay team of Tacoda Johnson, Jadarius Natt, Ja’Tavion Collins and Sir Jamar Edwards secured a third-place finish, demonstrating endurance and teamwork. In the 4x200-meter relay, the team of Braylon Booker, Jadarius Natt, Deleyoun Johnson and Braeden Travis also earned third place. The 4x100-meter relay squad featuring Natt, Johnson, Travis and Booker matched that result with another third-place finish.
Individually, Jadarius Natt competed in the 400-meter run with a fifth-place finish, while Sir Jamar Edwards placed fourth in the 800-meter run, contributing valuable points for the Hornets. In the distance events, Mason Bryant delivered a strong performance with a third-place finish in the 3,200-meter run.
Field events were another area of success for Rayville. Braylon Booker claimed second place in the long jump with a leap of 21 feet, 6 inches, while Tacoda Johnson finished fifth with a personal record jump of 20 feet, 1 inch. Johnson continued his standout day in the field, earning second place in both the triple jump and high jump, the latter with a personal record of 6 feet.
Overall, the Hornets displayed depth, determination and growth across multiple events. With several athletes achieving personal bests and consistently finishing on the podium, Rayville continues to build momentum as the season progresses.
The team will look to carry this success into upcoming meets as it prepares for district competition. The Hornets are scheduled to compete April 17 at Ouachita Parish High School.
