The Weekly Roundup is a collection of news stories from around the state, all related to track and cross country. If you find a news story on the internet that relates to North Carolina teams or athletes, email the link to jgeorge@milesplit.com.
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Appeal keeps Green Hope, Panther Creek in Tri-Nine
“We are so thankful for our kids. This has always been about the kids and keeping our community together,” said Wayne Bragg, the athletic director at Green Hope.
Read more at NewsObserver.com
Track & field athletes win third annual Adams scholarships from NCHSAA
Takeisha J. Smith of St. Pauls High School and Jaret Grady of South Lenoir High School have been named winners of the third annual Charles Adams Endowed Scholarships awarded by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
Read more at NCHSAA.org
Track & field athletes win seventh annual Clary Medal from NCHSAA
Nancy Ford of Smoky Mountain High School and Maddox Stamey of East Rutherford High School are the recipients of the seventh annual Clary Medals awarded by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
Read more at NCHSAA.org
North Mecklenburg junior comes home to shine on track
When Sabrina Moore moved back to the Charlotte area last summer after living in Beaverton, Ore., for two years, not many people knew about her.
Read more at CharlotteObserver.com
North Henderson's Barner named player of the week
The awards keep pouring in for North Henderson senior track and field standout Kaleb Barner, and the timing couldn't be betterd.
Read more at BlueRidgeNow.com
Interview with T. W. Andrews star Paisley Simmons
Paisley Simmons, 16, won the title in the 100 dash (11.85 seconds) at the 2012 International Friendship and Freedom Games last weekend at N.C. A&T.
Read more at News-Record.com
Interview with East Forsyth star Sydney White
When you go to a Track and Field meet, it's normally the sprinters that gain the most attention. At East Forsyth, one athlete is soaring to new heights.
Read more at DigTriad.com
Interview with South Rowan's Hannah Houston
Read more at SalisburyPost.com