Northmor trio competes at state meet

After winning the Division III long jump as a freshman, Northmor’s Demetrius Johnson was unable to make the podium in the event as a sophomore.

The Knight athlete struggled with his footwork, fouling on his first and third attempts. On his second jump, he was able to go 20’0.75”, which put him in 13th place, but not in the finals of the event, so he was unable to defend his title.

Two other Northmor competitors saw action in field events. In the high jump, James Walker cleared both 5’10” and 6’ on his second try and then made 6’2” on his third and final attempt. However, the junior would be unable to get over the bar at 6’3” and was eliminated in 14th place.

Senior Aaron Vitte competed in the pole vault and was able to clear 11’ on his second try and 11’6” on his first attempt before being eliminated at 12’. He finished 15th in the event.

Northmor’s Demetrius Johnson took part in the long jump at the Division III state track and field meet on Friday, finishing 13th in the event.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/06/web1_demetriusjohnson.jpgNorthmor’s Demetrius Johnson took part in the long jump at the Division III state track and field meet on Friday, finishing 13th in the event. Rob Hamilton | Morrow County Sentinel

James Walker finished 14th in the high jump for Northmor at the state track and field meet.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/06/web1_jameswalker.jpgJames Walker finished 14th in the high jump for Northmor at the state track and field meet. Rob Hamilton | Morrow County Sentinel

Northmor’s Aaron Vitte clears the bar at 11’6” in action from Friday.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2016/06/web1_aaronvitte.jpgNorthmor’s Aaron Vitte clears the bar at 11’6” in action from Friday. Rob Hamilton | Morrow County Sentinel