Maddie Morrow to become a Blue Devil

Hoover senior Maddie Morrow has decided to continue her academic and athletic career at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.  Maddie is the top returning High Jumper in the state of Ohio, and has the top returning mark nationally for the Indoor High Jump and the second best returning mark nationally for the Outdoor High JumpMorrow has a personal best jump of 5-11 and will look to clear 6-1.5 during the outdoor season to set the Ohio State Record in the Girls High Jump.

Morrow won the New Balance Outdoor Nationals this past summer and placed second at the New Balance Indoor Nationals last year.  Morrow also won the 2011 OATCCC Indoor State Championship and finished as the runner up at the OHSAA Outdoor State Championship.  During the 2010 season, Morrow was the runner up at both the indoor and outdoor state championships.

Morrow was named to the 2011 USA Today All-USA Girls Track and Field Team for her accomplishments during her junior year.  Maddie has already started her 2012 campaign off on the right foot by winning the Kent State Golden Flash Gala, a collegiate meet against college athletes.