By Michael Smith – Staff Reporter

Junior Cam Upchurch recently competed in his first outdoor track season. Advocate Staff Reporter Michael Smith interviewed Upchurch about his experience.

Michael Smith: How was your first on the track team?

Cam Upchurch: I felt great in my first year as a member of the track team. It has been a lot of fun.

MS: How do you feel you have grown since the season started?

CU: Since the season started ,I’ve grown a lot because I learned the right way to run, high jump, and made new friends on the team.

MS: What are your achievements so far this season?

CU: My achievements so far this season are medaling at both O’Grady Relays and SCC Sectionals for high jump. I qualified for States in four events: 100M, 200M, 4x100M relay and high jump. 

MS: Have you set any goals for the rest of the season or for next year?

CU: For the rest of the season, my goals are to medal again for high jump at SCC Championships and States, lower our 4x100M time and to make finals for 100M at States. For next year, my goal is to break the school record for high jump which is 6 ‘5″. I am at 6’ 2″.

MS: What do you see yourself improving on from here on out?

CU: From here on out, I see myself improving in all my events.