ROME, Ga. — Riyon Rankin can flat out jump!
The Brunswick High School senior won his second straight state title while breaking the state high jump record in the process on Thursday.
Rankin, who is committed to the University of Georgia, cleared 7 feet-3.75 inches to break the state record of 7 feet-3.5 inches set back in 1983.
A couple weeks ago Rankin won the 6A Region 2 championship in the high jump and triple jump to lead the Pirates to their first region title since 1990.