Southern Sports & Travel, By Darron Thomas
Central Hinds sophomore Jordan Currie is the 110m high hurdle AA State Champion but it should be of no surprise, it’s in his blood. Currie ran a 15.69 at the MAIS State Track Meet at Mississippi College on Saturday to become a third generation state champion hurdler in the Currie family. Jordan’s grandfather, Lamar Currie, won the 180yd low hurdles state title in 1965 while at Utica High School and Jordan’s father, Clay Currie, was the 1988 400m low hurdle state champion while at Rebul Academy. 
The elder Currie’s track coach at Utica High was the legendary Joe Walker, Sr. who had the reputation of being one of the best track coaches ever in Mississippi. Jordan’s father, Clay, ran track at Hinds Community College in 1990 and 1991.
Not having a track at Central Hinds makes the accomplishment more impressive for the youngest Currie. Jordan worked on his own and had the help of his father and grandfather but also worked out with runners at Raymond High School three days a week in preparation for events. He also found time to work independently with Coach Billy Lamb of Madison Central to fine tune his faults.
All of Currie’s work and dedication paid off this past Saturday and while winning the AA state crown was rewarding the goal is breaking the AA record of 15.20 that has stood since 1972. With two more years of eligibility remaining Currie is right on track.
The elder Currie’s track coach at Utica High was the legendary Joe Walker, Sr. who had the reputation of being one of the best track coaches ever in Mississippi. Jordan’s father, Clay, ran track at Hinds Community College in 1990 and 1991.Not having a track at Central Hinds makes the accomplishment more impressive for the youngest Currie. Jordan worked on his own and had the help of his father and grandfather but also worked out with runners at Raymond High School three days a week in preparation for events. He also found time to work independently with Coach Billy Lamb of Madison Central to fine tune his faults.
All of Currie’s work and dedication paid off this past Saturday and while winning the AA state crown was rewarding the goal is breaking the AA record of 15.20 that has stood since 1972. With two more years of eligibility remaining Currie is right on track.
