Five Henry County track and field athletes combined to win six individual state championships over the weekend at the state meets.
Eagle’s Landing Christian sophomore D.J. Chester accounted for two titles by himself, sweeping the Class A Private throwing events in the competition at McEachern. The 6-foot-5, 305-pounder, a linemen on the Chargers’ powerhouse football team, won the discus at 146 feet, 6 inches and took the shot put title with a throw of 47-3 1/4.
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