Troy University Athletics
2009 Track and Field Roster
Roster
Bowen, Idral

Idral Bowen
- Position:
- Pole Vault
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Cedar Bluff, AL
- High School:
- Cedar Bluff HS
Bio
[PERSONAL] Full name is Idral L. Bowen III ... Born May 22, 1991 ... Son of Melinda Hurley and Idral L. Bowen, Jr. ... Has one sister, Maggie ... Father, Idral Bowen, Jr., played football for four years at Jacksonville State University (he also wrestled for two seasons at the institution).
[HIGH SCHOOL] Six-year letterwinner for coaches Michael Ray and Mark Mitchell at Cedar Bluff High School in Cedar Bluff, Alabama ... Participated in the 400-meters, 800-meters, 1600-meters, 3200-meters, high jump and pole vault ... Also participated in the 4x800-meter relay ... Recorded a personal best height of 11’11 3.4” in the pole vault ... Recorded a personal best clearance of 5’8” in the high jump during prep career ... Recorded a personal best tiem of 2:09.17 in the 800-meters ... Helped lead team to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2007 ... Helped lead team to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2008 ... Helped lead team to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2009 ... Helped lead team to sectional championship in 2008 ... Helped lead team to sectional championship in 2009 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2005 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2006 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2007 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2008 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2009 ... Named All-Area during sophomore season ... Named All-County during junior season ... Named All-Area during junior season ... Claimed the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship in the pole vault during junior season ... Claimed a bronze medal in the 800-meters at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet ... Part of silver medalists in the 3200-meter relay at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet during junior season ... Named Cedar Bluff Track Athlete of the Year during senior season ... Claimed Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship in the pole vault during senior season ... Claimed a silver medal in the 800-meters at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet ... Claimed a bronze medal in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet in the high jump ... Part of silver medalists in 3200-meter at Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet ... Tied the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state record in the pole vault ... Holds the school record in the pole vault with a height of 11’11.75” ... Holds the school record in the 800-meters with a time of 2:09.17 ... Part of school recordholding 3200-meter relay team with a time of 8:55.65 ... Also lettered four years in football during prep career ... Named All-County and All-Region during prep football career ... Named Team Captain ... Awarded Cedar Bluff Tiger of the Year Award ... Graduated 11th in senior class ... Graduated as an honor student ... Named Studetn Government Association (SGA) President during senior year ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Member of the BETA Club ... BETA Club President.
[HIGH SCHOOL] Six-year letterwinner for coaches Michael Ray and Mark Mitchell at Cedar Bluff High School in Cedar Bluff, Alabama ... Participated in the 400-meters, 800-meters, 1600-meters, 3200-meters, high jump and pole vault ... Also participated in the 4x800-meter relay ... Recorded a personal best height of 11’11 3.4” in the pole vault ... Recorded a personal best clearance of 5’8” in the high jump during prep career ... Recorded a personal best tiem of 2:09.17 in the 800-meters ... Helped lead team to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2007 ... Helped lead team to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2008 ... Helped lead team to Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2009 ... Helped lead team to sectional championship in 2008 ... Helped lead team to sectional championship in 2009 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2005 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2006 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2007 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2008 ... Helped lead team to county championship in 2009 ... Named All-Area during sophomore season ... Named All-County during junior season ... Named All-Area during junior season ... Claimed the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship in the pole vault during junior season ... Claimed a bronze medal in the 800-meters at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet ... Part of silver medalists in the 3200-meter relay at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet during junior season ... Named Cedar Bluff Track Athlete of the Year during senior season ... Claimed Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state championship in the pole vault during senior season ... Claimed a silver medal in the 800-meters at the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet ... Claimed a bronze medal in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet in the high jump ... Part of silver medalists in 3200-meter at Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state meet ... Tied the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state record in the pole vault ... Holds the school record in the pole vault with a height of 11’11.75” ... Holds the school record in the 800-meters with a time of 2:09.17 ... Part of school recordholding 3200-meter relay team with a time of 8:55.65 ... Also lettered four years in football during prep career ... Named All-County and All-Region during prep football career ... Named Team Captain ... Awarded Cedar Bluff Tiger of the Year Award ... Graduated 11th in senior class ... Graduated as an honor student ... Named Studetn Government Association (SGA) President during senior year ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Member of the BETA Club ... BETA Club President.
Amiah Butler Postgame Press Conference - Mercer
Thursday, September 11
Josh Lauer Postgame Press Conference - Mercer
Thursday, September 11
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Wednesday, September 10
Troy Football Press Conference (Players) - Memphis Game
Monday, September 08