Bethel Sophomore Overcomes Injury, Wins State In Track

  • Baylee Tapley of Bethel won first place in the 3,200-meter race at the Track and Field State Championships last month. She also placed fifth in the 800-meter race. Photo provided
    Baylee Tapley of Bethel won first place in the 3,200-meter race at the Track and Field State Championships last month. She also placed fifth in the 800-meter race. Photo provided
  • Baylee Tapley of Bethel runs in the 800-meter event for the Thunder Road Running Club during the Texas Distance Festival at Southlake, TX in March 2023. Tapley recently won first in the 3,200-meter race at the Track and Field State Championships. Photo provided
    Baylee Tapley of Bethel runs in the 800-meter event for the Thunder Road Running Club during the Texas Distance Festival at Southlake, TX in March 2023. Tapley recently won first in the 3,200-meter race at the Track and Field State Championships. Photo provided
    Baylee Tapley’s sophomore year at Bethel was one for the record books. Most recently, Tapley became state champion in the Class 3A 3,200-meter race, with a time of 12:38.86. The OSSAA Track and Field State Championships were held in Ardmore on May 5-6, where Tapley also took fifth place in the 800-meter race, running it in 2:24.32, about 10 seconds behind the winner. ...

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