The Oak Ridge girls track and field program has won nine state titles since 1981. Five of those became between 1981-1988 while the other four were between 2004 and 2008. Pioneers head coach Odeika Bent was a part of those recent championships and graduated from the school in 2007. Led by UF signee Sharrika Barnett and a group of young sprinters, the team is hoping to continue that rich tradition. We take a look at the 2015 squad and the hard work they are putting in on the track and in the weight room. Like what you see? Subscribe today!
Oak Ridge Girls Team Preview
See what the Lady Pioneers do on a workout day and how they continue that hard work in the weight room. On Monday, the girls did a broken 400 (300m followed by 100m sprint), as well as two 150's.
Interview: Coach Odeika Bent
The 2007 Oak Ridge graduate discusses the importance of weight training in addition to on the track workouts.
Oak Ridge Girls Hit The Weights
The workout consisted of a rotation of three sets squats, leg curls, and box jumps.
Interview: Sharrika Barnett
The University of Florida signee and 4A state runner-up in the 400m leads by example both on and off the track. Barnett talks about the goals for the upcoming season and the status of the 2015 team.
Interview: Nya'h Whitted
Oak Ridge junior Nya'h Whitted is one of the future stars for the Pioneers. She talks about the days workout, the team dynamics, and what it means to continue the rich tradition of Oak Ridge runners.
Interview: CeCe Joseph
The Pioneers senior thrower is the reigning district champion and serves as a coach and mentor for the younger throwers.
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