Kenwood's Jenkins Places in National Track Meet

Recent Kenwood graduate Travis Jenkins placed eighth last week in the long jump at the the New Balance Nationals track and field competition in Greensboro, NC.

, who competed in the emerging elite section finished with a jump of 21 feet 10 3/4 inches.  Bryson Brown of Duncan, SC  took first place in the long jump after he cleared 22-10 1/2.

performance came after a very successful high school career, which included winning His title was the first by a Kenwood track athlete since Mike Sheely in 1978, Bluebirds coach Mark Planamente said.