Murdock sweeps hurdles at Skagit Showdown meet

La Conner High School hurdles standout Tommy Murdock took top honors in his races at the Skagit Showdown Meet in Sedro-Woolley last Wednesday.

Students from various sized schools competed, but Murdock was clearly in a class by himself.

The junior swept the boys' 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles, hitting the finish line in 0:16.02 and 42.00, respectively.

The reigning state 2B hurdles champ placed a strong third in the 100-meter dash, clocking an 0:11.46 finish, behind Carsten Reynolds (0:11.17) and Connor Cox (0:11.29), both of host 2A Sedro-Woolley.

Murdock also ran a leg on the mile relay, jo...