Allen paces Dunbar finals qualifiers in D-II state track

Dunbar senior Jalani Allen posted the best D-II finals qualifying times in the 110 high hurdles and 100. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF

Dunbar senior Jalani Allen posted the best D-II finals qualifying times in the 110 high hurdles and 100. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF
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By Marc Pendleton
June 1, 2018
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Dunbar is in excellent position to defending its Division II boys state track and field team title.

Led by senior hurdler/sprinter Jalani Allen, on Friday the Wolverines qualified all their top prospects to Saturday’s championships at Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.

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Allen posted the best D-II finals qualifying times in the 110 high hurdles (14.37) and 100 (10.95) and qualified fifth in the 200 (21.75).

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Dunbar also had the best 4x100 (42.83) and 4x200 (1:28.47) relay qualifying times. Dunbar also was third in 4x400 relay qualifying (3:20.84).

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Last year the Wolverines won their 10th outdoor boys state team title without winning any of the 17 events. Dunbar also has won multiple combined Divisions II and III indoor boys state team track and field titles.

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