And even though he placed third in both the 100 and 200 dashes at the Class 4A championships in 2000, he says his performance level and attitude has improved this year. But this year, he says he's gained endurance from running cross country in the fall. He also says the support from his brother, Charles Jr., and his coaches and teammates have contributed to his recent success. They've been my family ever since I've been away from home. Kan. Echols adds that his faith and his church, the Oasis Christian Center, have helped him weather the changes in his life.
Laws probably is the one shooting at it.
Burns is another military connection in Echols' life. The retired Air Force senior master sergeant says you miss the bull's eye altogether if you think Echols' athletic achievements are the most notable aspect about him. It's his personality. He's a humble person. And he stayed late at practice just to do that with them.