Murdock captures boys' Skagit County hurdles titles

Few can run faster and jump higher than La Conner High School junior Tommy Murdock.

Murdock swept the boys' hurdle events at the 115th Skagit County Track and Field Championships at Kirkby Field in Burlington last week, the latest in a string of triumphs this spring for the reigning State 2B titleholder.

Murdock claimed the county 110-meter hurdles crown with a 15.77 finish. He captured the Skagit 300-meter hurdles contest by clocking a winning time of 40.10.

Murdock, who also placed sixth in the 100-meter dash with an 11.60 effort, led the La Conner boys to fifth place, trailing larger enroll...