Abubakari sign to compete in collegiate D1 track and field
(Center) Asha Abubakari signs to throw discus and shotput at Fresno State University on May 24. Pictured, back row, from left are Kelli Ripatti (mother), Iron Wood throwing coaches Ken McClain and Bart Templeman and Sulay Abubakari (brother).
(Photo By: EMILY BONSANT)
Asha Abubakari smiles after signing with FSU.
BONNERS FERRY — Surrounded by teammates, coaches, friends and family, Asha Abubakari signed to compete in track and field at Fresno State University, a Division 1 school in California on a full scholarship.
Abubakari is a four-time 3A state qualifier in the shot put and discus, a three-time state qualifier in the triple jump and long jump and has made state appearances as part of the Badgers’ 4x100 relay and 800 sprint medley relay teams.
She has won a total of 10 3A Intermountain League District 1-2 titles dating back to her freshman year: three in shot put, three in discus, two in the long jump, one in the triple jump and once in the 4x100 relay.
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