Jacob Gonzalez (South Johnston) turned a conservative start into a solid win, managing the heat well.
In the boys' race, Jacob Gonzalez (South Johnston) saved energy early in the race, allowing him to battle through the heat to claim the victory in the final mile, runn 16:36. It was Northern Nash taking the impressive team win over West Carteret, though, that served as the big surprise of the meet - the Knights had 4 guys under 17:24. On the girls' side, Emme Fisher (West Carteret) took advantage of a wrong turn by Kayla Holder (Wake Forest) and brought home the win in 19:33. It wasn't enough to get the Patriots past hometown rival Swansboro, though, as the latter team's depth led them to a 5-point win.
Knights Invitational
On-Site Coverage
Virtual Meet: Knights Invitational
North Carolina gets its first look at Emme Fisher and the West Carteret Patriots this weekend.
Photos: Knights Invitational by guigou
Meet Results
Girls Highlights
- 5,000 Meter Run - Emme Fisher (West Carteret) 19:33.00 SB; Cierra DellaRova (Enloe) 19:50.00 SB; Kayla Holder (Wake Forest) 19:56.00;
Boys Highlights
- 5,000 Meter Run - Jacob Gonzalez (South Johnston) 16:36.00 SB; Christian Tippette (Northern Nash) 16:41.00 SB; Stephen Whitehead (Northern Nash) 16:55.00 SB;