Oregon’s six classifications are holding their state track and field meet at Hayward Field for the first time since 2018. (Nick Daschel |The Oregonian/OregonLive)
EUGENE — Soon after Colin Friend crossed the finish line of Thursday’s Class 1A boys 3,000-meter state final, the St. Stephen’s Academy senior took several steps then crashed to the Hayward Field track.
Lying on his back, Friend pumped his fists several times, remaining there for about a minute before rising. Emotions overcame Friend, for a couple reasons.
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