Athletes to Watch: Alva Hicks

Alva Hicks (CLASSICAL)

At last year’s outdoor state meet, Alva was one of the main reasons that Classical was able to win the team crown. She scored 28 points by winning the shot put and her second straight title in the discus. She was also a runner-up in the hammer. Alva has a chance to repeat that performance where she owns the No. 1 seed in the shot and discus, an event she holds the state record of 147-2. The Classical star is also ranked No. 2 in the hammer with her best of 171-05. If that’s not enough, it’s possible she could also score a point or two in the javelin. She holds the 11 spot at 98-3. One good heave might get her to the podium.