Shedrick Griggs
THIS YEAR: Rookie thrower Sherick Griggs is a unique competitor with a quite a competitive spirit … Will compete in several throwing events but is likely to excel in the discus and javelin … Could prove to be a factor at the GSAC Championships.
FOOTBALL: Spent the fall of 2008 redshirting his first season on the Cougar football team as a linebacker.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in both track & field (3 years) and football (2 years) at Gardena (Calif.) High … As a 2008 senior at the L.A. City track & field finals, finished fourth in the shot put (47’ 5½”) … Finished second in the city prelims with a put of 48’ 2¾” … As a senior linebacker during the fall of 2007, registered 85 tackles (32 solo) for the Panther football team.
PERSONAL: Born July 21, 1990, in Inglewood, Calif. … Has 2 sisters (Krstina, LaDonja) … Majoring in applied health … Would like to become a physical therapist.
