Matchup 2
Konner Swenson
School: Maize
Year: 2017
Konner was a 6X throws state qualifier and a 5X state medalist, winning 2 titles. Konner had a pr's of 58'4.5"/198'9.75". Went on to throw at Pittsburg State earning All-American honors. Konner pulled the big upset in the first round beating #2 seed, Kord Ferguson. Konner won his first round with 54% of the vote.
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Sam Hankins
School: Manhattan
Year: 2020
Sam had the unfortunate luck of not getting to become the first 4X state Javelin champion loosing his senior year to covid19. Sam's list of accomplishments are still long winning the javelin 3X and medaling twice at the NBNO. Sam had a pr of 224'6" and also threw the disc 142'. Sam will continue his throwing career at Texas A&M. Sam had the closest first round contest, but just barely, winning 53% of the vote.
School: Manhattan
Year: 2020
Sam had the unfortunate luck of not getting to become the first 4X state Javelin champion loosing his senior year to covid19. Sam's list of accomplishments are still long winning the javelin 3X and medaling twice at the NBNO. Sam had a pr of 224'6" and also threw the disc 142'. Sam will continue his throwing career at Texas A&M. Sam had the closest first round contest, but just barely, winning 53% of the vote.
Konner Swenson | Sam Hankins | ||
School | |||
Maize, KS | Hometown | Manhattan, KS | |
2017 | HS Class | 2020 | |
34 | Major Wins | 32 | |
HIGH SCHOOL BESTS | |||
198-9.75 | Discus | 142-6 | |
-- | Javelin | 224-6 | |
58'4.5" | Shot Put | -- | |