Tayton Klein from Andover was chosen as the Shelter Insurance Athlete of the Month for March. Klein was the 5A state champion in the long jump last year, while also taking fifth in the 200 and sixth in the 100. He was also a part of the fourth place 4 x 100 relay team.

“The state track meet was a great day,” Klein said. “I didn’t jump my best, but it has always been a dream of mine to win state.”

Klein began working towards this season three weeks after the state meet. He competed in other track meets, as well as his first decathlon. 

“Large amounts of my training is done indirectly to track, but I still see improvement with my methods of training,” Klein said.

Being a competitor and wanting to succeed in no matter the sport is Klein’s top attribute as an athlete.

“I was blessed to be born with the immense drive to win,” Klein said. “So, whether I am on a court, a field or a track, the goal is still the same.”

Klein also plays football and basketball for the Trojans.

He plans to attend the University of Kansas and continue his track and field career as a decathlete and a sprinter and jumper.