The 'John-ton' is Ashland distance coach John Brinegar. The ones who carry him are members of the school’s record-breaking 4x800-meter relay team.

The Ashland 4x800 relay team is headed to New Balance Nationals, using the motivation of their coach’s grimacing likeness on their baton.

Daniel Alvarado, Nickolas Cervantes and Adrian Jimenez—were recently given the opportunity to participate in the esteemed ...