The Pressbox

Only a handful of local prep athletes have thrown the shot-put 55 feet. George Flanner of Whiteford is one of them, but he doesn’t fit the mold of a king-sized shot-putter. Flanner, who had a 55-9 effort earlier this season, also is a sprinter. He was part of the 400-meter relay team that broke Whiteford’s school record Saturday with a 44.68. Todd Lezon of Bedford is the only other local athlete who comes to mind with such unique talents in the shot-put and sprints.