By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
On the last Saturday of April, while the National Football League was wrapping up its annual selection draft, there was also another annual event taking place on the fast track of Mt. Miguel High School. Some of San Diego’s brightest track & field stars from Pre-School to High School were seen flexing their skills at the 28th Annual Flo-Jo International Track & Field Invitational.
San Diego’s GodSpeed, Rockets, Flo-Jo, Mercury, Step-Academy, SD-Elite, Waves, and the Time Machine were some of the local teams representing America’s finest city.
Out-of-towners Imani from Compton, Black Lightning of Lakewood Ca., Menifee’s Mustangs and the Arizona Track-Stars were a welcomed infusion of talented teams that got on the freeways to participate in SD’s most prestigious youth invitational.
Local kids were able to test their skills against competition beyond 619.
Once again, SD-Elite’s speed-racer Lilah Black held her own against the competition in the 100-200 meters.
“I like running because it’s fun and I like the competition and it’s a sport I want to do in the future,” SD Elite’s shy speedster Lilah Black shared.
“Today was an absolute blessing. I think the meet went well,” event coordinator Elizabeth Tate, CEO of Flo-Jo, said about the busy event. “It’s not easy putting on an event of this size, but it’s worth it when you see the families enjoying themselves and supporting their kids.”
There was good competition and good vibes at the 28th Annual Flo-Jo Invitational.
