USATF Region 16 JO Boys Preview

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(Tyrese Cooper hasn't even started his freshman year yet, but after sweeping the FLYRA Middle School State Championship in the 100,200 and 400 he is looking to do the same feat for Miami Gardens XPress at this weekend's USATF JO Nationals Regional Championship.)

Summer is in full swing, the temperatures are rising, and for many athletes it's a chance to relax after a long season. However, the months of June and July offer others a chance to prove themselves on the AAU and USATF Junior Olympic summer circuits. The state's top track and field athletes of all age groups will compete at Dwyer High School this weekend with a spot at the USATF JO National Championships at UNF in Jacksonville at the end of the month on the line. See who the top boys entrants for this weekend's USATF Region 16 JO Championships are.

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