Whitehaven had a sensational season.
They finished second in the state behind Brentwood High School. And Andre Brown was one of the big leaders on that team.
Brown will head to UT-Martin to continue his track and field career this fall. But in his final months as a Tiger, he reflected with us on some of the high points from his high school career.
Check out Monday's installment of Salute to Seniors -- Andre Brown.
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What was your most memorable race/competition?
When I finally ran 1:59 at UT-Knox after running 2:00 over 10 times.
Where did you face your biggest competition?
I faced my biggest competition at the 2018 indoor state meet running 1:56.
Out of all of your high school accomplishments, which stands out the most?
My biggest accomplishment was receiving state runner up as a team (Outdoor 2019).
If you could do it all over again, what would you change about your athletic career in high school?
If I could go back, I wouldn't have played football/basketball my 9th grade year and focused more on XC/Track.
What were the most difficult obstacles you had to overcome?
Being dedicated to the sport.
What will you miss the most?
My coach and the distance crew.
Do you have any advice for younger athletes?
Always listen to your coach and work hard everyday. It'll pay off. Trust me.
How have your coaches influenced your performances and your life goals overall?
My coach influenced me to work harder by showing that he was 100% dedicated as a coach. Shoutout to Kirsch!
What are your post-high school plans?
I plan to run for UT Martin and major in Computer science.
Any shoutouts?
Shout out to Andrew Cullins, Lennie Mitchell, Trevor Saulsberry and Terrick Johnson, they're up next!