Freshman thrower Casey Davis won the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship in the women’s shot put at Mt. SAC on May 21.
The victory at the CCCAA State Championship made Davis a State Champion and All American in Shot Put.
Davis came first place with a personal best throw of 41 feet and 11 inches, beating freshman Amani Britton of Sacramento City College by a distance of 1 foot and 10 inches.
“To be honest it has not set in yet. I’m proud of myself honestly, I kept saying it throughout the year ‘I’m going to become a state champion’ and now it feels good to become one,” said Davis.
LBCC track and field teams competed at the CCCAA State Championship as the women’s team finished eighth place overall with the men’s team finishing 26th in their standings. Davis competed against 11 players from other Community Colleges in the shot put competition.
Davis advanced to the CCCAA State Championships after finishing fourth place with her highest distance toss being 38 feet and 5 inches during the finals at the SoCal Trials on May 9.
Davis will be returning to compete in the shot put as a sophomore, setting herself higher standards to beat next season.
“Next year I will be beating the school record on the board, hopefully being a two-time shot put champion as well as a hammer state champion, hitting 50 feet and getting a couple of D1 offers,” said Davis.
Davis is already looking to overcome obstacles this past season, saying she did a fabulous job but can do better on certain throws or force more power onto her kick leg.
Track and field coach John McFadyen has been a big support to Davis during the season and his advice has led to her being a state champion.
“I tend to suck myself out about certain things and overthink situations, but my coach tells me to stay calm and do what I do,” said Davis.
Track and field will be back next year in Spring, as Davis will be looking to defend her title as state champion.