Tyler Carroll, in a scenario not unusual for a freshman, endured ups and downs in his first season as a Wichita State hurdler.
His solution was to spend his summer on the track at Central City (Neb.) High School, the place he turned into a four-time state medalist and set school records in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles.
If he felt down or lacked motivation, he thought about Faith, his sister who also hurdled.
"I always looked up to her," he said.