With athletes from Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida invading and posting nationally-ranked performances, it was up to Sydnei Murphy and Nevada Mareno to lead the charge for NC.
Studs like Phillip Hall and Ryen Frazier take on athletes from twelve different states, while cool weather and the rolling course should lead to some fast times.
Phillip Hall and the Broughton boys showed up in the Championship Boys race to defend their titles and left doing just that, in addition to leaving with two of NC's most impressive races of the weekend. Sara Platek and Alexa King also proved that they are going to be forces in the state moving into the big invitationals coming up in the next few weekends.
All eyes will be on Phillip Hall and Sara Platek as they attempt to continue their dominating seasons - this time with tough out-of-state competition.
Sunny and hot weather turned to cold and rainy weather in a span of six hours to the delight of athletes and dismay of spectators. Spectators were able to benefit from the entertainment of close competition and tight races that seemed to characterize this meet. When the smoke cleared, the Girls 3A Champions were Western Alamance, led by MVP Lydia Laws and the Boys Champions were the Terry Sanford Bulldogs, led by MVP Phillip Hall.
While the expected stars delivered, the Starmount Welborns elevated their team into an emotional battle for the championship.
With hair and raindrops streaming behind her, Sara Platek broke through the five-minute barrier for the first time in her career.
Jahmaal Daniel and James House dueled in the 100, with Daniel taking the win by the narrowest of margins,