P a t t e r s o n H i g h School standout shot putter Alero Hartman placed ninth in Class 3A at Saturday’s state track and field meet at Bernie Moore Track Stadium at LSU. Hartman’s best effort was a 30-foot, 9-inch throw on her final one. She improved on every throw at the event as she started off with a 29-foot, 7-inch toss and followed it up with a 30-foot, 4-inch effort before finishing the day with her best throw. Hartman entered state with a 32 foot, 8.25 mark recorded at regionals. Diamond Brooks, who finished ...