CLOVIS -- Khalfani Muhammad entered his final high school track and field season with the lofty goals of defending not only his state titles in the 100 and 200 meters, but helping Notre Dame's 4 x 100 relay capture back-to-back championships as well.

North Hollywood's Sike Azu Irondi was just hoping to gain some notoriety, and like Muhammad, remain in shape for football.