Edward Williams Jr. wins national title in 110m hurdles

Sacred Heart senior track sensation Edward Williams Jr. continues to win, and he has been doing it on increasingly bigger stages.

The latest victory was in the boys emerging elite 110m hurdles of the New Balance Nationals Outdoor track and field championships in Greensboro, N.C. Williams took the top spot in the hurdles in 14.04 seconds. Williams has been simply amazing as he winds down his high school career, and now he can add another championship.

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The Rams sent two boys relays to the meet, held at North Carolina A&T University from June 13-15. The 4x800m relay competed in the emerging elite division on Friday and finished 19th (8:08.04). The relay was made up of senior Devin Flores, sophomore Austin Freve, senior Pacifico Flores and junior Jose Ramirez.

On Saturday, it was time for the 1600m sprint medley team to compete in the championship division. That relay finished 11th (3:29.85) and was made up of juniors Ramon Ambert, David Bowes, Adam Jones and Ramirez.

Cover photo: Sacred Heart senior sensation Edward Williams Jr. won the 110m hurdles in the emerging elite division at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet on Friday. (Copyright, Sports on CT-69, file)