With only the LSU Invitational standing between junior sprinter Vernon Norwood and NCAA outdoor track and field postseason, the Morgan City, La., native knows he is far from where he began his collegiate career.

In fact, he is more than 800 miles away from Levelland, Texas, where he began his collegiate career.

After lettering four years as a sprinter and basketball player for Morgan City High School, Norwood credits South Plains Junior College for helping him progress and experience significant collegiate success.

Since joining LSU this year, Norwood has experienced winning a national champion as a relay team member and winning individual meet events.