Displaying a effervescent personality that he shared with anyone within earshot Friday afternoon in the Huntington Raider Relays, Landon Gibbs was dominant in his specialty — the high jump.
Recently selected all-state by the Louisiana Track and Field Coaches Association for his performance at the LHSAA indoor state meet , Gibbs left no prisoners in the windy conditions at Lee Hedges Stadium. He managed a 6-foot-7 leap into the wind to take the title at his home meet over second place Javonte Taylor of North DeSoto (6-foot) and third pace Lathan Woodlawn of Airline (6-foot).
“I’m beyond excited to be mentioned for all-state high jump at the state meet,” Gibbs said. “I didn’t have my best performance at state (6-2), but I’m working to get better every week.”…