Highland’s Sharpe wins gold in 1,600-meter run at Class 2 state track meet, claims three other medals

Highland's Chevie Sharpe, center, stands on the podium after winning the 1,600-meter run at Saturday's MSHSAA Class 2 girls track and field championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. | Photo courtesy of Highland High School account on X

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Chevie Sharpe made a haul at the Missouri Class 2 girls state track and field championships. The Highland junior finished the 1,600-meter run in 5 minutes, 15.8 seconds to set a school record and bring home a state championship. She finished fourth in the 400 and 800. North Platte’s Lindsay Ramsey…

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Medal haul: Cougars win 4×200 relay state title, finish on podium in five other events

Highland's Chevie Sharpe takes the handoff from teammate Addy Abell during the 4x400 relay at the Class 2 state championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. | Photo courtesy Will Johnson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A four-medal day at the state track and field championships is a harbinger of great things to come. Chevie Sharpe knows it. “Harder than ever,” the Highland sophomore runner said of the motivation to work hard after Saturday’s showing at Adkins Stadium. “I’d love to get up there (at the top…

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