West Harrison Track and Field: Alexis Morris signs with Southern Miss

West Harrison Track and Field: Alexis Morris signs with Southern Miss

One local track and field star didn’t get to finish what she started as a senior, but she still gets the chance to start and finish something new at the next level.

Damages... from williamson.- - one local track and field star- didn't get to finish what she - started as a senior... but she- still gets the chance to start- and finish something new... at- the next level.

- this afternoon... west- harrison's alexis morris held - her signing - day ceremony from the comfort o- her own home... - exactly one week after she- officially signed a national- letter- of intent with southern miss.

- morris had a handful of - four-year schools to pick - from... but says u-s-m was a no- brainer... when she got the - offer, two weeks ago.

- a three-time state champion...- morris was a part of west - harrison's 5-a title as a team- during her freshman year... - before taking home back-to- bac- individual crowns in- discus... as a sophomore and- junior.

- in fact... morris can't remembe- the last time she didn't place- first... guessing it was during- the 20-17 season.

- - "my rings, well, it wouldn't al be- possible without god, my family- my coaches and my friends and m- support.

Well, the rings to me- just, it was a blessing because- my first year i never - would've thought that i would b- standing on a podium, so it's - just a blessing."

"you can win most meets just getting to- - - - 100.

She's expanded that by a - long shot.

She destroys records- and really shatters a - lot of people's confidence and- people are scared when she show- up to meets.- as a coach, it's automatic for- me.

I expect first place and- that's what she does.

I - don't have to check, i just kno- it's going to happen."

"can we get a to the top?

Southern miss - to the top all the way."

- - - morris wasn't able to finish he- senior season due to- the corona-virus pandemic... bu- at the time it was canceled...- she - led the entire state... - regarless of classification...- with a long throw of 122