NW Runner a ‘Case’ of Superstition, Selflessness and Success
Jalen Case, center, battles runners from Harper Creek and Lumen Christi Catholic high school during a meet Wednesday at Northwest High School. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports Northwest High School track and field Coach Brad Buter recently needed someone to help his 800-meter relay team. He turned to runner Jalen Case to work with the other three participants on various aspects of setting up blocks, getting the handoffs correct and other key components of producing a successful relay team. That kind of selflessness has helped Case – and other Mountie runners – look forward to good things this spring in track and field. Case was a three-time medalist at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state track and field finals a year ago. The now-senior finished sixth in the 100-meter dash (11.34 seconds), sixth in the 200-meter dash (22.43), and was a member of the 800-meter relay team that finished seventh as a team. But the runner finds happiness helping others learn and enjoy the sport of track and field. Case is currently working with the relay team and helping a special needs student to become a hurdler. “I find happiness in…
