MacArthur High’s Johnny Chávez Hits Trifecta at District 14-6A District Track Meet

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MacArthur High School senior Johnny Chávez poses with the three gold medals and the MVP award he won recently at the  District 14-6A District Track Meet.

MacArthur High School long-distance runner Johnny Chávez had quite a run at the District 14-6A District Track Meet held April 12-13 at DeKaney High School in Spring.

Chávez’s impressive two-day performance earned him three gold medals and MVP honors at the District 14-6A league meet. Chávez finished in first place in the 800-meter run, the 1,600-meter run, and the 3,200-meter run. His three first-place finishes accounted for 30 of the Generals’ 105 team points.

Chávez finished in 2:03 in the 800-meter run, 4:48 in the 1,600-meter run, and 10:34 in the 3,200-meter run.

MacArthur High track coach Kelly Silha, who coaches the long-distance runners, said he had never seen a performance like Chávez turned in during his 29 years of coaching track for the Generals.

“Johnny turned in an amazing performance,” Silha said. “I’ve never seen a long-distance runner earn MVP honors at a district meet. What he did was truly impressive.”

Chávez will continue his running career in college. He recently earned a scholarship to Fort Scott Community College in Kansas.

“Johnny is a true example of where hard work, discipline, and a positive attitude can take you,” Silha said. “I can’t wait to see where Johnny is in 10 years.”