When the Fort Campbell boys track and field team repeated as Class A Region 1 champions in May, Amari Waddy’s athleticism and versatility played a considerable part.
Amari captured the triple jump title with a leap of 40-11 and reached 6′ to finish 3rd in the high jump. He also transitioned to the track, running with the 4×400 and 4×800 relay teams to a pair of 1st-place performances to help the Falcons hold off 2nd-place Murray High.
Amari also enjoyed a strong performance at the state meet, duplicating his 6′ mark to finish 4th in the high jump and placing 11th in the triple. He capped his day in Lexington with a 7th-place performance in the 4×400 relay.
At the conclusion of the season, Amari was named Second Team All-State in the high jump by the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association.
After the Falcon football team was forced to sit out the 2020 season due to Covid, Amari made his debut on the football field last season as a junior. He played on both sides of the ball, collecting an interception as a defensive back and helping out on offense as a wide receiver.
Putting a bow on his junior campaign, Amari earned runner-up for track and field in YSE’s “Fan Faves” awards. When he recently picked up his plague, he spoke about the upcoming football season and getting the Falcons back to the days of back-to-back-to-back KHSAA state titles.
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I’m so proud of Amari (as I know his parents are)! Great student & athlete!!