Calhoun County, AL –
The Calhoun County School System has announced that recent Weaver High School graduates KeShawn Allen and Harper Williams have qualified for the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.
Both athletes earned their spots after standout performances at the Region 6 Junior Olympic Championships, held as a qualifier event for nationals. Allen and Williams each advanced in three events: the 300-meter hurdles, the 110-meter hurdles, and the long jump. The top eight finishers in each event qualified for the national competition, which will take place in Savannah, Georgia, beginning July 21.
Allen and Williams are no strangers to success. As seniors at Weaver High School, they captured individual state titles and played key roles in leading the boys track and field team to its first-ever state championship. Their achievements earned them athletic scholarships to continue their track careers at Lipscomb University.
Commissioner Terry Howell offered his congratulations, stating, “I would like to congratulate both Allen and Williams on their continued success. Both these young men were great additions to Weaver High School. I know they will do well at Lipscomb University and life in general!”
Weaver Mayor Jeff Clendenning also expressed pride, saying, “The City of Weaver is proud of KeShawn Allen and Harper Williams and their accomplishments and wish them luck in Georgia at the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Track and Field.”
Calhoun County Board of Education President Michael Webb added, “These two young men have truly been a light for Calhoun County Schools. We are so proud of them and their accomplishments. I know that this is just the beginning. They will continue to excel at the next level and we will continue to celebrate their accomplishments in the years to come.”
Weaver City Councilman Clint Burns commended their dedication, stating, “Harper and KeShawn have worked extremely hard over the last few years and their dedication and hard work are paying off. They are representing our community and school so well. We are very proud of them and their accomplishments!”
The Calhoun County School System extended its best wishes to both athletes as they prepare to represent their school and community on the national stage.
