GALT, CA (MPG) - Liberty Ranch standout Michael Lamson put together an impressive track and field season for the Hawks, earning all-league recognition in multiple events and establishing himself as one of the top performers on the team.

Lamson led Liberty Ranch in three individual events this season, finishing first on the team in the 400 meters, 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles. His top marks included a personal-best 53.74 in the 400 meters, a personal-best 16.00 in the 110-meter hurdles and a personal-best 42.05 in the 300-meter hurdles.

Earning all-league honors in one event is a major accomplishment. Doing it across multiple events shows the kind of versatility, toughness and consistency that made Lamson such a valuable athlete for Liberty Ranch this season.

In the 400 meters, Lamson opened the season with his best time of the year, running 53.74 at the Inderkum Invitational on Feb. 21. He remained consistent throughout the season, including a strong 53.76 performance at Sierra Valley Conference Meet #1.

Lamson was especially strong in the hurdles. In the 110-meter hurdles, he won SVC Cluster Meet #2 in 16.70, captured the Sierra Valley Conference Championship in 16.28 and then lowered his personal best to 16.00 at the SJS Division V Trials. In the 300-meter hurdles, he won Sierra Valley Conference Meet #1 in 43.74, took first at SVC Cluster Meet #2 in 42.77, won the Sierra Valley Conference Championship in 42.80 and recorded his personal best of 42.05 at the Herd Roundup.

Lamson also contributed to Liberty Ranch’s relay success throughout the season, helping the Hawks in both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. He was part of a 4x100 relay team that ran 44.73 at the Sierra Valley Conference Championships and advanced to the SJS Division Finals/Masters Trials. He also helped the 4x400 relay team post a strong 3:40.00 at the Sierra Valley Conference Championships.

With all-league honors in multiple events, Lamson may have given Liberty Ranch fans a reason to wonder if there is enough room on the letterman jacket for all the recognition. Whether CIF hands out one patch or several, there is no question that Michael Lamson earned plenty of hardware-worthy respect this season.

From the 400 meters to both hurdle races and the relays, Lamson delivered a season full of consistency and big performances for Liberty Ranch Track and Field.