Heeren earns discus crown

By: 
Kristi Nixon

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DES MOINES – Nicole Heeren followed up her state runner-up finish in the shot put with a state title in the discus on Friday, May 19.
Her best was saved for last as she progressively got better with each effort after fouling on the opener.
“My first throw, I fouled, but I didn’t want to have that mindset throughout…I’ve been focusing the whole season on consistently being better with each throw, always staying positive and not worrying about the last throw.”
She won it with an effort of 123 feet, 6 inches....
- Jake Ryder contributed to this story which will be found in this week's May 25 edition of the Butler County Tribune-Journal

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