Toppin to compete in two events

Joel Toppin will represent the Ventura boys track team in two events at the State meet to be held in Des Moines this week.
    “We knew that if he ran consistent times that he would give himself a shot,” said Coach Rod Huber.  “And like he has done all year, he ran with poise and determination.”
    Toppin qualified in 1600 meter run and the 3200 meter run.  He placed third in both events with times of 4:49.54 in the 1600 and 10:29.53 in the 3200.  He also placed

third in the 800 meter dash, but his time of 2:11.72 did not qualify for the State meet.
    To qualify for State in Class 1A, the top placewinner in each event from each district, plus - Read More Via e-Edition