Photos: Up, up and away! Athletes take flight on Day 1 of Star Track, the state track and field championships

In the closing Class 3A long jump, favorite Dash Sirmon, of Walla Walla, edges Mead's Justin Sands and Yelm's Kyler Ronquillo for the state title at Mount Tahoma

Todd Milles, SBLive Sports | May 27, 2022

Photos: Up, up and away! Athletes take flight on Day 1 of Star Track, the state track and field championships /

TACOMA - Even under a steady drizzle, athletes soared to season-best heights in track and field at the WIAA Star Track meet Thursday at Mount Tahoma Stadium.

Dash Sirmon, the multi-event standout from Walla Walla High School, won the Class 3A long jump at 23-plus feet (23-03/4). He came in with the state's top overall mark (24-01/2).

Mead's Justin Sands was the event runner-up (22-61/4), followed by Yelm's Kyler Ronquillo in third (22-51/2).

Here is Vince Miller's photo gallery from the Class 3A long jump: