In Episode 22, we "take a lap" in our Best of the Decade Series focusing first on Boys Track & Field.  We take a look back at the Player of the Decade, John Meyer (Class of 2018), and Team of the Decade, 2016.  Our interviews include 3-time IHSA State Champion University of Michigan thrower John Meyer, boys throws coach Wally Shields, and Texas Tech sprinter Derrius Rodgers.  We talk a lot about the 2016 season where the Porters finished 6th place in the state of Illinois.  Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!  Episode Breakdown: Christmas 2020 Recap - Decade Series Intro - Track 2010-2020 Decade Review - Athlete of the Decade - Runner-up Athlete of the Decade - Team of the Decade - Shoutout to Head Boys Track Coach Tom Razo - John Meyer/Wally Shields Interview - John Meyer Bio - Wally Shields Bio - What is it like to be a 3-Time State Champion - Meyer on his Expectations Entering LTHS - Coach Shields Comparing Meyer to Tony Pashos - 63' Shot Put Throw at H-F Meet - Shields on Meyer's Consistency - Challenges as a High School Athlete - What It Takes to Breakthrough - Shields on what makes Meyer Special - The Experience as a Michigan Wolverine - Meyer on Porter Pride - Shields on what is Special about Porter Track - Recap of John Meyer Interview - Derrius Rodgers Interview - Derrius Rodgers Bio - Accomplishments Still Going - Graduation from Texas Tech - LTHS Boys Track & Field Team of the Decade: 2016 - Off the Track Memories - Memorable Track Meets - Discussing Teammates (4x2 Relay, Meyer, Wade Walder) - Sprint Coach Robert Beach - Derrius Rodgers LTHS School Records - Being a Two-Sport Athlete in High School (Football/Track) - Recruiting Derrius for Track as  High School Freshman - Being and All-State Athlete - Being a Collegiate Athlete at Texas Tech - Lessons Learned from his Time at Lockport - Porter Pride in One Word - Recap of Derrius Rodgers Interview - Final Thoughts on the Decade of LTHS Boys Track - Follow the Porter Pridecast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/porterpridecastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/Porter PridecastTV on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g