Sarah Piner wins discus title at Virginia state track meet

Sarah Piner of Riverheads High School achieved a personal best throw of 125-3 1/2 feet, winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 discus championship on June 5. Piner's throw surpassed her previous school record of 119-5 1/2 feet. The sophomore athlete's success follows a season where she focused on improving her technique after transitioning from dual-sport participation. Under the guidance of her coach, Jeremy Heizer, Piner's consistent efforts paid off, stepping up her performance from previous competitions. Looking ahead, Piner aims to continue her development in the sport and potentially secure more state titles in the upcoming years.

• 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Riverheads' Piner captures gold in discus at state track meet