Baker High Athlete of the Week

The Baker Gators competed Tuesday morning at the Okaloosa County Cross-Country Championship. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Paul Struwe, the Gators competed hard against some of the county’s top talent. Silas Jernigan led the way for Baker’s boys’ team with a time of 18:29.10 to finish in the middle of the pack, in 32nd place. Jernigan competes in both cross-country and track for the Gators, competing in long-distance events. Jernigan and the Gators have competed at only five meets this season. His ability to overcome the short season and place well at the county championship is what has earned him this week’s Baker High Athlete of the Week.