A pair of meets in Birmingham, Ala. await the 28 members of the Georgia State indoor track and field team this weekend.
On Friday, the Panthers will compete in the UAB Blazer Invitational at the Birmingham indoor ComPlex. This Friday event will include approximately 20 colleges, along with pro track clubs and individuals. Among the colleges sending individuals are Georgia, Florida State, Troy, USF, UAB, Tulane, Samford and Kennesaw State. Pros include some athletes who have earned Olympic medals or competed in Olympics. The 16-year old sprinter from Conyers, Ga, (Candace Hill) that is the only high school sprinter to break 11 seconds will make her pro debut in this event.