The Weekly Roundup is a collection of news stories from around the state, all related to track and cross country. If you find an new story on the internet that relates to North Carolina teams or athletes, email the link to jgeorge@milesplit.com.
All-Cabarrus News Indoor Track Team
The 2011-12 indoor track and field season has come and gone across the state.
While most of the Cabarrus County track and field athletes prepare for the outdoor season, many made progress in their running or jumping this winter.
Read the full story from CharlotteObserver.com
Women's Track & Field Title Spurs Men
Curt Kraft’s office is full of boxes. Not too surprising, since he and his staff are in the process of moving to the brand-new Olympic sports building. motivate
But one of those boxes in the middle of the floor has nothing to do with his move. It’s overflowing with T-shirts and watches printed with the sweetest words he has seen written in his six years as East Carolina’s head track and field coach: Conference USA Champions.
Read the full story from Bonesville.net
Five Minutes with NC State's Ryan Hill
Last year at the NCAA indoor championships, N.C. State’s Ryan Hill was making a move for the lead with one lap to go in the 3,000m but faded and finished in ninth. This year, the junior from Hickory, N.C., unleashed his signature “ninja kick,” and it’s made him one of the top performers in both the mile and the 3,000m so far this season.
Read the full story from RunningTimes.com
Proffitt to Compete in Nationals After PR Vault
North Buncombe senior Sage Proffitt continues to raise the crossbar for every future Western North Carolina girls pole vaulter.
Read the full story from Citizen-Times.com
HSXtra Interview with Westchester track & field star GEORGE FREIBERGER
Freiberger, 18, won NCISAA Class 1-A/2-A outdoor track & field state championships in the 110 hurdles (15.81), 300 hurdles (40.72), long jump (21-3.5) and triple jump (45-10) in 2011.
Read the full story from News-Record.com
Track & Field: Edwards makes all-around impact at Charotte Catholic (Spring track preview)
Onya Edwards is used to being good at nearly everything she does.
From the basketball court to the track to the classroom to marching band, Edwards has excelled in every facet at Charlotte Catholic.
Read the full story from CharlotteObserver.com