Tallassee’s Slay wins championship, sets new state record

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Tallassee’s Kayden Slay clears seven feet in High Jump to set AHSAA State Meet 5A record.

There’s a new high jump record holder in AHSAA Class 5A Track and Field history.

Tallassee senior Kayden Slay, a first-year track and field athlete, not only claimed the 5A state championship in the long jump this weekend but also shattered the previous 5A record.