The Rayville High School boys track and field team turned in an impressive performance at the “318 Battle of the Parishes,” held April 17 at Ouachita High School, with multiple podium finishes and key points earned across several events.
Leading the charge for the Hornets was the 4x800-meter relay team of Sir Jamar Edwards, Braylon Booker, Jadarrius Natt and JaTavion Collins. The quartet raced to a second-place finish with a time of 9:13.41, earning eight points for Rayville and setting the tone early for the team’s success.
In the 4x400-meter relay, the same group returned to the track and secured a sixth-place finish, clocking 3:41.27 and adding another point to the team total.
Individually, Braylon Booker showcased his speed and endurance in the 400-meter dash, finishing third with a time of 52.23 seconds. His effort contributed six valuable points to the Hornets’ overall score.
Field events also proved fruitful for Rayville.
Tacoda Johnson delivered a standout performance in the triple jump, placing third with a leap of 44 feet, 1 inch, earning six points. Johnson went on to dominate the high jump, claiming first place with a mark of 6 feet, 2 inches. His winning jump, which also marked a personal record, added 10 points to the Hornets’ tally and highlighted his versatility as an athlete.
With strong performances across both track and field events, the Rayville boys demonstrated depth, determination and competitive spirit. As the season progresses, the Hornets look poised to build on this momentum heading into upcoming meets.
