Maia Caldwell-Booker nearly quit running track in the middle of her junior season. The senior at West Hall admitted that she was close to calling it quits in the middle of the spring season due to a nagging hamstring injury that didn’t seem like it was going to get any better by the end of the season. Then she had several talks with teacher Christopher Turpin, who encouraged her to stick with track.
Girls Track Athlete of the Year: West Hall's Maia Caldwell-Booker