Chesterfield junior thrower Cameron Griggs talks about goals for competing in his first Taco Bell Classic. Griggs has the top season discus mark in the state and third-best mark in the shot put.
scrunners: How is your season going?
griggs: My season is going very well. I've been having alot of fun and i've also been getting good results.
scrunners: What are wanting to achieve this weekend?
griggs: This weekend, at the Taco Bell classic, I want to achieve new PR's in Shot Put and Discus. Even if it is only an inch farther, I'm always happy to exceed my personal record.
scrunners: What does it mean to to you to be competing in the Taco Bell Classic?
griggs: To compete in the Taco Bell Classic means I will have more experience going into the state meet. This meet will allow me to compete in front of a large crowd and also compete against good throwers from other states, not just South Carolina.
scrunners: How do you feel this meet will prepare you for the rest of the season?
griggs: This meet will be great preparation for the state meet also.
scrunners: How many years have you competed in the Taco Bell meet?
griggs: This is the first time I've competed in the Taco Bell Classic and this is the largest meet I've ever been in, considering the number of athletes.
scrunners: How do you want to remember the Taco Bell meet?
griggs: I want to remember the Taco Bell Classic for breaking my personal records. My goal for this season is to throw over 170 feet in discus. I know I'm capable, it's just a matter of time. My goal for this weekend, however, is not to win, but to achieve PR's.