Since he began competing for Lincoln Christian School at the high school level, track star and sophomore Ty Brooks has been turning heads.

From his success as a freshman, to the continued elite performance on the cross county and indoor circuits.

But his most recent display was one for the ages.

Earlier this month, as he helped lead the boys to another state title, Brooks won four gold medals, taking home three individual titles and helping the 4x800 team to a new state record.

Brooks won the 800, 1600 and 3200 races at Plainview, as Lincoln won the Class 4A championship.

"I trusted God and my training, and that always led me to a way to win," he said.

The sophomore came from behind to win the 3200, as he kicked down the final 100 meters to beat one of the premier distance runners in the state.

"I tried not to panic and just trust the kick God gave me," Brooks said.

He broke the school record, set by Andrew Smithwick, as he finished with a time of 9:21.

Brooks took home the 800 title later that day, running 1:55 to narrowly beat teammates and relay partners Garner McAfee and Sammy Farris, both of which ran 1:56.

Brooks, McAfee and Farris, along with Braxton Ferguson, also combined to shatter the school record and state meet record, running 7:56 in the 3200 meter relay.

The time was 18 seconds better than the old state meet record, a mark that had been untouched since 1992.

Then, on Saturday, Brooks closed out the perfect weekend with another strong performance in the 1600, as the sophomore ran 4:25 to take home gold in the coveted mile race.

For Brooks, who comes from a long line of athletes in the family, he knows that he can compete with anyone.

But it's his faith and continuing to compete as hard as he can that gives him the confidence to continue winning.

"I know if I trust God and give it my all, I'll come out on top," he said.

The underclassmen has accomplished quite a bit in the first half of his high school career, which is something he attributes to being more regimented in his preparation and hard work.

"I have been more consistent and have trusted my training leading up to the races," Brooks said. 

Brooks also spoke of his nutrition, along with the physical prep, as something he leans on.

"I work hard, eat healthy, and use the talent God has given me by glorying Him," Brooks said. 

This approach has shown his teammates, young and old, what is possible, as Brooks has developed into a leader by what he does, not as much what he says.

"I try to lead by example and try to show others how hard work will pay off," Brooks said.

With only half of his career behind him, Brooks is hungrier than every achieve more, as he is grateful for the position he is in and wants to take full advantage.

"This program and this place means a lot to me," he said. "I'm really thankful to be here. I just want to finish knowing I gave it everything I had."

It'll be tough to top what he did to finish off his sophomore year, which hasn't even really hit him yet.

"It hasn't really set in yet," Brooks said. "It still feels unreal."

"I'm just thankful I was able to win all four of my events and could help my team win state. I'll always remember that feeling."