I got some more information on Raheem Powell(so), the sophomore from Orr that bursted in the CPS track scene with some eye opening performances at last Saturday's ISU Co-Ed Invite. He won the triple jump (44-4.5), 55 meter hurdles (7.84), and long jump (21-8).
So what is the scoop on Powell?
Powell is a transfer from Sanford Seminole High School in Sanford, FL - a middle class suburb north of Orlando. As a freshman Powell played on the freshman football team. This in a school where football is huge. Their freshman football team had about 60 players on its roster. The Sanford Seminoles won the state championship in 2008.
Powell's big mark came in track. As a freshman on the Seminole High School track team he starred in hurdles and jumps.
Here are Powell's personal bests as a freshman
Personal Bests
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110 Meter Hurdles 15.71
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300 Meter Hurdles 41.37
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High Jump 5-2
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Long Jump 21-4
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Triple Jump 45-0.5
Powell has come from a good sports program in Florida. Let's hope he brings some of that southern speed up north to the CPS.
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