Road to state interview: Amanda Barnes of Beaufort

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How would you rate your  season? 
I would rate my season a six out of 10 because I started my season doing really well, then I went into a rut. I am now pulling out of that rut just in time for the state meet!

What do you hope to achieve this week at the state meet?
I would like to get first place and hopefully the state meet record which is currently 12’8.” My personal best is 12’9,” which I got earlier this season at the Bob Hayes Invitational down in Jacksonville, Fla.

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What do you hope your team will achieve? 
I would love it if the team could place top three. I think with the amazing group of athletes that we have on our team that it could be attainable.

How did you prepare for your qualifying meet and were you pleased with how you performed? 
I prepared for my qualifying meet by working with one of my coaches, Rusty Shealy, in Columbia twice that week. I also worked with my personal trainer, Daniel Mickel, onc...