Gavin Schurr vs. Anthony Smith Lived Up To The Hype

200m Final

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SAN TAN VALLEY, ARIZONA -- The much anticipated sprint matchup between Fairview's (CO) Gavin Schurr and Tahoma's (WA) Anthony Smith didn't disappoint at the Desert Dream Last Hurrah Invitational on Friday. 

In both races, the talented duo -- who met on the USATF circuit a year ago -- went toe-to-toe across both distances, the winner only being decided in the final meters. 

But in the end, both athletes would leave the night happy, as both logged quality performances that would go down as their official PRs. . 

In both cases, it was Schurr who would eventually take victory over Smith, scoring two wind-legal marks of 10.56 (+0.6) seconds and 21.47 (+0.2), though Smith challenged the Colorado sprinter in each contest, his acceleration being his biggest strength. 

Smith scored times of 10.62 and 21.62, respectively. 

Schurr's best moments, however, were also an indicator of a much-developing strength, with his top end speed surpassing Smith's final meters. 

In the 200 meter race above, Smith ran the curve extremely well, taking the lead past the turn. But that deficit wouldn't be enough for Schurr to overcome. The final 50 meters saw the Fairview junior blow past his competitor. 

Check out their 100 meter performance below. 

BOYS 200 METER DASH FINALS	
PLACE	ATHLETE		TEAM	RESULT	WIND	H#
1	Gavin Schurr	11	Unattached - CO	21.47	0.2	7
2	Anthony Smith		Unattached - AZ	21.63	0.2	7
3	Anthony Smith		Unattached - CA	21.63	0.2	7
4	Isaiah Davis		Unattached - AZ	22.44	-0.1	6
5	Isaiah Davis		Unattached - CO	22.44	-0.1	6
6	Ryan Chacon	11	Unattached - CO	22.49	-0.1	6
7	Gabriel Binion	12	Unattached - AZ	22.66	0.2	7
8	Jeremiah Davis		Unattached - AZ	22.70	-0.1	4


100m 


BOYS 100 METER DASH FINALS	
PLACE	ATHLETE		TEAM	RESULT	WIND	H#
1	Gavin Schurr	11	Unattached - CO	10.56	0.6	9
2	Anthony Smith		Unattached - AZ	10.62	0.6	9
3	Isaiah Davis		Unattached - AZ	11.02	-0.5	8
4	Jeremiah Davis		Unattached - AZ	11.17	+0.0	4
5	Payton Barlow	10	Unattached - AZ	11.25	-0.5	8
6	Nicholas Vargas	12	Unattached - AZ	11.26	0.6	9
7	Ryan Chacon	11	Unattached - CO	11.27	+0.0	5
8	Andrew Cooper	10	Unattached - AZ	11.27	-0.2	7



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