Senior Spotlight: Big group helps ease in first-year coach

Stanhope Elmore’s Tray Duncan (24) was one of the top sprinters for the track program. He was a multi-sport athlete for the Mustangs, also shining on the football field.

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series highlighting the accomplishments of every area team’s senior class as their senior seasons were cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will culminate in Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.’s Virtual Senior Night. For more information on that, visit www.thewetumpkaherald.com.

When Jessica Sessions stepped into the coaching staff at Stanhope Elmore, she did not know much about track and field. Fortunately for her, she could turn to any of her 10 seniors to helps lead the team whenever she needed.

Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.