Local teen excels in national competition

DAVENPORT - A local 15-year-old has made significant strides in the world of track and field by helping his 4x100 meter relay team place seventh at the National Junior Olympics.

David Coriell, 15, of Davenport, is a new member of the Spokane Speed Academy and got his start running competitively for Davenport High School two years ago. "It was a lot of fun," David said. "This was my first year. My favorite part was getting close to better competition. I pushed myself and was competing at a higher level."

The event took place at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, and saw David's tea...