Top Female 100 Meter Hurdlers

1/15/2012

Coach Cash 

Skyler Carpenter            12         Westview

            She is the overall #1 recruiting prospect in Indiana for a reason. Amazing work ethic, great leadership qualities, g.p.a. is off the charts... Wait, I should probably start mentioning her athletic accomplishments. Three sport star, but usually finishes basketball in time to compete in the indoor season.

Demetra Taylor              12         Northrop

            I think her stellar freshman season was a setback. The high expectations that stemmed from it seemed to be a burden that I'm not sure she has gotten rid of yet. Hopefully, she has done that, and this will be her greatest season yet. Big time talent.

Corinne Zehner              12         New Palestine

            One of two hurdlers in my previews that is also an all state cheerleader. She comes from a region that is quietly churning out some of the best hurdlers in history.

Jalencia Lemons           12         Richmond

            I thought that she would end up being a better jumper than a hurdler(maybe because her brother was a star jumper), she brings a level of athleticism to the hurdles that few can match.

Jaleesa Holmes             12         Merrillville

            Similar to Kayln Davis of Anderson, both should be heptathletes at the next level. Jaleesa is also a soccer player. She benefits from a great winter track program. Shoutout to NWI for creating the most and best indoor track opportunities for the athletes.

Symone Black               10         Concordia

            I'm still not sure if she will be a full time hurdler, but I think she can make a big impact in this event. After this year, she will be the one to beat.

Clair Strobel                  10         Evansville Harrison

            She is a true technician, and studies hurdles better than anyone in the state. Although she has been running hurdles for years, I would like to give a shout out to Coach

Tubbs, who is one of the state's best hurdle coaches.

Kayln Davis                  12         Anderson

            Mentioned earlier in the Jaleesa Holmes preview for her athletic versatility. She had a disappointing race at state last year because of a bad start, but she will definitely be back. She is finally realizing that she has a future in track and field.

Holly Hankenson                       10         Bellmont

            Speaking of heptathletes: While others think about it, she actually goes out and does it. She was a national qualifier for the USATF Junior Olympics last summer while running for Fort Wayne Express. Look for her to long jump more during the season.

Liana Yoder                  12         Goshen

            At 5'5, she doesn't  have the ideal height for a hurdler. But she is extremely aggressive, a quality that also helps her on the basketball court.

Jackie Lanthier              12         Fishers

            Who was the other hurdler that made the all state cheerleading team? Jackie Lanthier. While most of her teammates were members of Indiana Storm, she got her start as a member of Indy's Racing Cheetahs.

Sibong Ncube               11         Brownsburg

            Still a bit of a newcomer, but I think this will be her breakout year.

Mikalia Chamblee          12         St. Joeseph's

            Maybe a bit underrated here, because she has all of the physical tools to be a big time athlete in several events. The only thing she lacks is consistency.

Becca Kropf                 12         Fairfield

            I can see her dropping the long jump in the tournament and focusing more on the hurdles. She should improve a lot from last year. Also plays basketball.

Jorey Wall                     10         Norwell

            Actually splits time between track and softball. Despite her success on the track, I don't see her dropping softball this year.

Jayla Lewis                   11         Fort Wayne North Side

            Doesn't have the cleanest technique, reminds me a bit of Amber Jones of Ben Davis. Has a great build for hurdles, but basketball obligations hinder development.