Deeken wins two titles, hoped for more

At state track championship

Sydney Deeken of California, Mo., competes in the triple jump Friday at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City. It was one of two events Deeken won on the first day of the Class 2 state track championships.
Sydney Deeken of California, Mo., competes in the triple jump Friday at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City. It was one of two events Deeken won on the first day of the Class 2 state track championships.

California's Sydney Deeken didn't set any personal records at Friday's Class 2 Missouri State High School Activities Association Track Championships.

As an indication of how dominant she can be, she won a pair of state titles anyway.

Deeken took home first-place trophies in both the triple jump and the high jump.

Just how good is Deeken? Even winning two state title left her wanting just a little bit more.

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