LA CROSSE − At most track and field meets, the throwers toil in relative anonymity. Away from the big crowds, an enclave unto themselves. The shot putters glide or spin to heave 8 to 12 pounds ...

There were many outstanding performances, and too many to mention them all, including Martha Simmons 1st in both shot putt and discus ... Anton Gayton, Sue Fry & Liz Brandon were delighted ...

The Nixa standout continues rewriting records, dominating both the shot put and discus while eyeing even bigger throws — and an NFL future Nixa junior Jackson Cantwell holds two of the best high ...