Horseshoe Bend senior David Layfield has accomplished many things throughout his track career with the Generals. Personal records broken, course records smashed and numerous first-place finishes. But the one eluding his illustrious career was a state title. 

Well, after Saturday — not anymore. 

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Submitted / TPI Horseshoe Bend senior David Layfield earned the No. 1 finish at the AHSAA XC State Championship. He knew with half a mile left he was going to win.