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Hernando High School junior Ricky Robertson, 17, currently holds this year's best high jump in the nation. The 5'10{quote} student, seen here stretching prior to a couple practice jumps, cleared 7'3{quote} last week.(Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Hernando High School junior Ricky Robertson, 17, currently holds this year's best high jump in the nation. The 5'10" student, seen here stretching prior to a couple practice jumps, cleared 7'3" last week. 

(Mike Brown/Memphis Commercial Appeal)