Reagan's Craig Engels is one of three North Carolina athletes who jumped straight to #1 in the nation this weekend.
Top-level high school athletes often run unattached in college races, seeking experience against a stronger level of competition. Although these performances cannot be used for regional qualifying, we do add them to our rankings. Last weekend, several of North Carolina's best produced performances that earned them national rankings, including three who currently hold the top spot in the nation. In addition, five of these athletes lead the state with their performances. Take a look for yourself:
Charlotte 49er Classic
Complete Results
Craig Engels (Reagan) 1:52.48 for 800m US #1, NC #21 all-time
Also 3:52.04 for 1500 (on pace for 4:09.09 1600m) US #1
Trevor Sleight (Carolina Day) 15:06.13 for 5000m US #1
Ashley Brubaker (Reagan) 4:41.20 for 1500m (on pace for 5:01.87 1600m) US #1
Cameron Hudson (Berry Academy) 21.62 for 200m US #16 NC #1
Also 49.12 for 400m
Alvonna Blakney (West Mecklenburg) 15.08 for 100 Hurdles
Also 25.43 for 200m
Jocelyn Culbreath (Reagan) 57.44 for 400m
Also 25.61 for 200m
Ninth-grader Jakara King-Penn (Reagan) 22.26 for 200m
Also 11.19 for 100m
Shamrock Invitational
(at Coastal Carolina University)
Complete Results