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La Mya Hicks earns Willard's first female track championship title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:11 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

La Mya Hicks earns Willard's first female track championship title
Summary

La Mya Hicks made history by winning the Division IV girls long jump state championship at the OHSAA Jesse Owens State Track and Field Championships on June 4 in Columbus. She recorded a winning jump of 18-02.25, besting runner-up Gabby Lindsey by nearly a foot. Hicks' victory marks the first individual state championship for a female athlete in Willard High School's history across all sports. Her teammate Cora Clark also performed well, securing third place with a jump of 17-07.50, contributing to the school's notable achievement in the competition.

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  • •Hicks jumped 18-02.25 to secure the championship.
  • •Clark finished third with a jump of 17-07.50.
  • •Both athletes participated in the state meet on June 4.
  • •Hicks expressed pride in being the first female champion for the school.
  • •Clark earned her All-Ohio honors after a strong performance.
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  • 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Willard's Hicks wins schools first female state track championships
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Willard's La Mya Hicks and Cora Clark were the biggest stories of the OHSAA state track and field championships on Thursday.

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