Power of family drives Shaw, as she aims to become All-American in 400

  • Maygan Shaw's family has been a major part of her life, which has helped form her, and she heads to nationals, which begins Thursday evening in the 400-meter dash. Photo by Southland Conference
    Maygan Shaw's family has been a major part of her life, which has helped form her, and she heads to nationals, which begins Thursday evening in the 400-meter dash. Photo by Southland Conference

    Ever since she was a little girl, track and field has been in Maygan Shaw’s blood.

    In a long line of athletes in her family, the Northwestern State sprinter has not only proved to be the best in her family, but also arguably the best women’s sprinter the school has ever produced.

    Shaw, a native of Pineville, has a chance to do what other family members couldn’t—become an All-American in an open even…