She decided to finish her career with a senior project that gives back to the program. Grard is building a new long jump pit after she tore her ACL in her freshman season in 2021.

He had to run a leg in the 4x200 relay and then rush to the long jump pit where his spot was being held. His first jump went for 22-feet-6.5 inches. Good enough to hold up for a 3A state title.

Evanich also advance to the finals in the 100, 200 and 400. SALEM — Same long jump pit, different result. From Cameron Evanich's point of view, it was a much better result.