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CORRINE RICH: MONTGOMERY, TRACK AND FIELD, JUNIOR COLUMN: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK In seventh grade, when the track coach told his students to divide up into runners, jumpers and throwers, Corrine Rich joined the throwers. It was a smart choice. Rich tossed the shot put 39-feet, 4-inches at Santa Rosa last week, giving her the 12th best shot toss all-time in the Empire. Her season's best in the discus, a 120-4 at the Woody Wilson Relays, ranks 20th all-time. ``She has long legs and has increased her speed moving across the ring,'' said Montgomery throwing coach Bill O'Keefe. ``She's very coachable and very bright.'' At 6-foot-2, Rich has also found a passion for volleyball and not only played for the Vikings, but plays club volleyball for the Empire Volleyball Club and took part in a tournament in Reno last weekend. She said she enjoys both sports. ``Throwing the shot is more than just brute strength,'' Rich said. Getting one's adrenaline going is easier in volleyball, she said. ``Just before I throw, I kind of break away from everyone and get fired up,'' she said. Rich, who takes advanced placement classes, has a 5.0 GPA and hopes to pursue either engineering or pre-med. Montgomery track coach Josh Dorris calls Corrine Rich an exceptional athlete. Rich plays club volleyball as well as ranking second all-time at Montgomery in the shot put. She threw 39-4 last week, an Empire best this season. That mark ranks 12th all-time in the Empire. Rich hopes to qualify for the state meet.
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