In first full season in the sport, Ballard proved a natural. Won Class 5 long jump (22-1.5) and finished sixth in the high jump (6-2). His 23-2.75 at the Parkway South Invitational was the second best in the state this

Class 3 state champion in the 110 hurdles (14.42) and runner up in the 300s (38.28). Helped Bulldogs claim team title with a win the 1,600 relay.

Festus Scholar Athlete, Karls is a two-time 3,200 champion. Won Class 4 title this time around in 9:17. Put up the state s fastest 3,200 (9:11) at the Jefferson County Athletic Association Me…

Was integral as he helped McCluer sweep Class 4 400, 800 and 1,600 relay state titles. Finished third at state in 200 (21.81) and was 10th in the 100 at the Great Southwest Classic in 10.7, the second-fastest 100 for

Finished third in the Class 5 800 (1:54), the fourth-fastest time in the state this season.

Took top honors in Class 3A discus with a throw of 192-3, a personal best by six feet. Finished sixth in shot put (56-9). A two-time All-Metro selection.