PERRY IS CA SPRINT KING

Chabot sprinter Jamal Perry added an exclamation point to his fine Gladiator career at the 3C2A State Track and Field Championships on Saturday at Hilmer Lodge Stadium at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut.

Perry stunned the SoCal crowd by winning a state title in the 100 meters, in 10.35, just off his PR of 10.34 when he took first at the NorCal meet.

Chabot's Cameron Jones, competing with a bruised heel, still managed to take fifth in the men's triple jump, at 48 feet, .75 inches.

Chabot head coach Dooney Jones will long remember the dramatic statement win by Perry. Jones paints a picture of the men's 100 final.

"Just as the the men were lining up for the 100 meters, all of the stadium was yelling and screaming for their guys, mainly, the Mt. SAC sprinter (Marques Guzman).

"When the gun went off, and for about 50 meters, the noise continued. However, after that, I was clear Jamal was in command of the race. … He flew by the crowd to the finish line. The railing was cleared. It was as though no one was even there. He stunned all of So. Cal! It was great!!!"

Ryan Mann of San Diego Mesa was second in 10.47.