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Joel D. Coleman Jr.(Suffolk Sun)

Byline: SHIRLEY BRINKLEY

SUFFOLK -- By Shirley Brinkley

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SUFFOLK - It didn't take long for a coach to realize there was something special about Joel D. Coleman Jr.

Joel, 11, who is also known as "J.C.," had always enjoyed racing with other kids, but when he began practicing after school with a youth track team at Lakeland High School, he out-ran everyone during the warm-up laps.

"Instead of jogging, he would run real fast," said his father, Joel Coleman Sr.

"Coach Gregory Rountree, Lakeland's football and track coach, took notice that Joel was so excited."

That was four years ago. Since then, Joel has excelled in the sport, and his ...

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