Paige Johnston loves to run. Whether it be cross country or on an indoor or outdoor track, “There is something about the joy and love she has for the sport and the passion she shows,“ Midlothian coach Stan Morgan said.

Atlee runner who will attend Oregon posted the best times in the 1,600 (4:14.16) and the 3,200 (9:12.83) this indoor season.

Kristin Greene won the shot put to help Thomas Dale to a second-place in the team standings. Matthew Armentrout won the boys pole vault, and Briana Hudson captured the girls high jump as Deep Run took the early leads in the Central Region indoor track and field meet at the Ashe Center. Also yesterday on the boys side, Clover Hill’s Anthony Davis won the shot put (52-6½), and Henrico’s Michael Brooks-Richardson captured the long jump (21-9½).