Lewis brothers fueling Eastlake surge on track | Prep sports feature
Published 10:58 am Thursday, May 1, 2014
Even during football season, as he helped his team to the 4A state quarterfinals at linebacker and running back, Eastlake senior Troy Lewis had an eye on the track.
After making it to the 4A state meet in his first varsity season for the Wolves last year, and doing so after recovering from a broken toe, Lewis knew the possibilities for 2014 were even greater.
“I wasn’t 100 percent, but I was able to catch up and get better,” he said of his junior campaign. “I was surprised I made it to state.”
Troy, who along with twin brother and fellow gridiron standout Drew comprises half of the 400 meter relay team, has kept turning heads this season. He owns the fourth fastest time in the 100 meter dash at 10.87 seconds, and is just two-tenths behind Isaiah Brandt-Sims in the 200 at 22.07.
Troy said even during his team’s postseason run on the football field, he was hoping to improve upon his junior season on the track as well.
“I didn’t ever see myself being able to run sub-11 in the 100,” he said. “Even during football season, I was always just trying to find something to do.”
Lewis’ best chance at a state championship could be in the 400 meter relay, where he and Drew, along with Matt Morrison, Alex Hawkinson and Josh Dawson have the best time in Class 4A this season at 42.40.
“I like the relay, because it changes everything,” Troy said. “In the sprints, the fastest person wins. But there are a lot of other factors for a winning relay team.”
