This track and field meet is heading Into its 8th year. It has quickly become one of the premier early season prep meets. This meet started in 1993 as a tri-county meet and has expanded into attracting some of the top high school track and field athletes in the country. Many nationally ranked, all americans, natiotial record holders and state champions have competed.  In the past, Char Foster, Erica Whipple, Shontel Powell and Wendy's Heisman Athlete of the year, Erin Droomgle, have competed on the girl's side. The boys have had national record holder indoor athlete of the year Casey Combest, Angelo Taylor, Terrance Trammell and Brendon Mahoney.

This Is a 2-day meet with the open division on Friday and the invitational division on Saturday. The open division involves 400 plus athletes and the invitational division has about 200 plus. The invitational involves an all finals format and Invitations are issued to the top athletes in each event. Last year's meet was electric with Casey Combest and Erica Whipple In the 100 meters and Brendon Mahoney blazing a nation leading 1:50.8 in the 800 meters.  Last year's meet on Saturday drew over 1,000 spectators.

The Mobile Register and www.dyestat.com provided excellent
coverage. Eleven marks made Track and Field News list. Comcast
Cable and WNSP Sports Radio provided 500 TV and radio spots.
Athletes, fans and coaches are looking forward with anticipation to
April 2000 for the Meet of Champions.