Jenna Gonzales+FollowDenman Dashes to 8U 200M Record at AAU JOsWow, Asher Denman just turned heads at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics! The Pearland Speed Track Club phenom smoked the 8U boys 200M dash in 27.26, setting a new national and Junior Olympic record. That’s a serious statement for the youngest sprinters in the game. Can anyone challenge Denman’s pace, or are we looking at the next big name in youth track? Let’s talk about this record run and who might be next to step up! #Sports #AAUJuniorOlympics #TrackAndField00Share
Judith Nelson+FollowAtaja Stephane-Vazquez Shatters 400m Record!Wow, track fans—Ataja Stephane-Vazquez just put the 17-18 women’s 400m dash on notice at the AAU Junior Olympics! She clocked a blazing 52.33, smashing the national record and leaving her rivals, including Kamryn Tatum, in the dust by over a second. With the finals coming up, do you think Stephane-Vazquez can lower her own mark again? This showdown is heating up! #Sports #TrackAndField #AAUJuniorOlympics320Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowWest Bend’s Averie Spaeth shines at AAU Junior OlympicsAverie Spaeth, a 7th grader from West Bend, just brought home a silver medal in the triple jump at the AAU Junior Olympics in Texas—out of 42 competitors! Imagine the nerves: over 16,000 athletes, sweltering Houston heat, and a crowd that could make anyone’s knees shake. Averie pushed through, nailed her best jump on her final try, and nearly matched her personal record. She credits her coaches for their support and is already gearing up for the high jump next. How do you think young athletes handle pressure at big events like this? #Sports #WestBend #AAUJuniorOlympics00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowLaurens’ Zee Simpson races at AAU Junior OlympicsZee Simpson, a standout junior from Laurens District High, is taking his 400m hurdles talent all the way to Houston for the AAU Junior Olympics! After smashing his school’s record with a 54.2-second run, he’s now facing off against the nation’s best young athletes. What’s wild is that Zee only started hurdling because his seventh-grade teacher suggested it for basketball conditioning. Now, he’s dreaming big—Olympics big. Whether he wins or not, this experience is a game-changer for him and for Laurens. How do you think early opportunities and local mentors shape young athletes’ futures? #Sports #LaurensProud #AAUJuniorOlympics00Share
Jacob Morris+FollowMillville’s Young Phenom Heads to Houston!South Jersey’s own JioVanni “Jet” Cochran just punched his ticket to the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Houston! After dominating at regionals in four events (100m, 200m hurdles, 400m, 800m), Jet’s not just repping Millville—he’s putting the whole region on the map. With his track skills, football hustle, and even saxophone chops, this kid’s a true all-rounder. Let’s rally behind Jet as he takes on the nation’s best! #Sports #JioVanniCochran #AAUJuniorOlympics00Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowAlpena’s Golden Trio Heads to Houston!Big news for Alpena fans! Brooke “The Beam Queen” Smith, Callie “Air” Brousseau, and Faith “Fly High” Dragiewicz are about to make history as the first Alpena gymnasts ever to compete at the AAU Junior Olympics in Houston. After snagging gold at Nationals, these seniors are ready to take on the country’s best. Can Alpena’s finest upset the big-city favorites? Let’s cheer them on as they chase a record-breaking moment for our hometown! #Sports #AAUJuniorOlympics #AlpenaPride00Share
