The Rules:
Awards are given for performances in winter and/or spring 2011 only
(not for career achievements)
Injuries do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration
Candidates are drawn from our database of performances
(this is primarily a statistical award)
A candidate's school year is NOT considered
Extra consideration is given for those who:
Compete at a high level in both seasons
Lead the state in multiple events
Win major championships
Rank in the top 10 nationally
Break state records
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And now, to the awards...
Distance: Blake Williams (Northern Durham)
800: 1:53.07 (NC #1 this season)
Mile: 4:07.57 (US #11, NC #3 all time, 4th at NBN)
Two Mile: 9:18.19
Honorable Mention
Scott Morgan (Calvary Baptist)
Thomas Graham (Cary Academy)
Bobby Mintz (Cary Christian)
Sprints/Hurdles: Sean McLean (Word of God)
100: 10.31 (US #7, NC #3 all time, NBN Champ)
200: 20.62 (US #1, NC #2 all time, NBN Champ, USA Junior Champ)
Honorable Mention
Eric Winfrey (Douglas Byrd)
Burkheart Ellis jr (Knightdale)
Tyriq Jackson (Hopewell)
Stanley Broaden (Ashley)
Jumps: Josh McClam (Holly Springs)
Long Jump: 25' 2" (US #2, NC #5 all time, NBN Champ)
Honorable Mention
Reuben Malone (Harnett Central)
Austin Vegas (East Forsyth)
Daryl Saunders (Garner)
Jarrett Samuels (Evelyn Mack)
Deonnonti McLean (Hoke)
Daisaun White (Asheville)
Throws: Co-Winners
Ryan Minor (S Brunswick)
Shot Put: 53' 6" Indoors (NC #1 this season)
57' 7" Outdoors (NC #1 this season)
Discus: 158' 6" (NC #4 this season)
Hammer: 189' 7" (NC #1 this season, US #14, 8th at NBN)
Courtland Clavette (AC Reynolds)
Shot Put: 57' 0.5" (NC #2 this season)
Discus: 184' 3" (NC #1 this season)
Honorable Mention
Shaun Underwood (Fuquay Varina)
Nicolas Sansotta (Butler)
Relays: Knightdale
4x100: 40.93 (US #8, NC #1 all time, NBN Champ)
4x200: 1:29.04 Indoors (US #7, NC #1 this season)
1:25.04 Outdoors (US #4, NC #3 all time, NBN Champ)
4x400: 3:19.22 Indoors (US #5, NC #3 all time)
3:15.41 Outdoors (NC #1 this season, NC #4 all time)
800 SMR: 1:30.66 (US #3)
Honorable Mention
Ardrey Kell
Berry Academy
Millbrook
Jack Britt
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