MSU Track Signs Pair Of Missouri State Track Champs
Morant made his biggest mark in the hurdles, setting the Missouri 3A state record in the 300-meter hurdles (37.50) and earning him all-Metro honors in that event. He ended the indoor season as the country's top-ranked 60-meter hurdler, running his best time in 7.92.
Berry is a two-sport star at Grandview High School, winning the state championship in the 200m (21.82) dash and also playing wide receiver in football. He also was a part of the 4x100m and 4x200m relay state championship teams.
"These two make a great addition to our track teams next year," head coach Al Schmidt remarked. "They could have a huge impact in the SEC next season."
Morant also did well in the sprints, running the 60m indoors at 6.89. He also ran the 100m (10.66) and 200m (21.78) outdoors. Morant ran the 110m hurdles at the collegiate height recently, finishing the race in 14.64.
Berry also won section and district titles in the 200 and 400 meters and conference championships at 100m and 400m. In football, Berry was named to the all-district second team. He plans to walk on MSU's football team next fall.
Eliott Morant is the son of Corliss Morant. Damond Berry is the son of Gerald Berry.