Darrell Lewis Class: Sophomore Hometown: Philipp, Miss. High School: West Tallahatchie HS Event: Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Experience: HS

PREP: Attended West Tallahatchie High School lettering three years in track and field ... Specialized in hurdles ... Also, played basketball and football ... In the first year of running track, came in third in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles at districts ... Won district and became the division champion in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles ... In 2007, was named district, regional and Sectional Champion, earning the MVP and Leadership award ... State qualifier in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles in 2007.

PERSONAL: Full name is Darrell Ladonta Lewis ... Born on September 12, 1988 in Philipp, Miss. to Angela Lewis ... Has one sister ... Was a member of the Beta Club, Math and Science Club and earned the Delta Valley Academic Award ... Enjoys playing football, Madden and spending time with his mother and father figure Edwin Lewis ... Majoring in sport and leisure management.