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Nine months after being shot in face, Tulsa Union's Jarek Watie defends 6A track title

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Tulsa Union sprinter Jarek Watie was shot in the face and neck nine months ago .

The wide receiver was recovering in a hospital, having survived a gunshot wound to the face.

After being released from the hospital, Watie learned that his football season and career was over.

He also won a state title in the 4x100 relay alongside teammates Reyon Williams , Gary Heckard and Boston Carrasco .

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