Local Athletes Shine at NCHSAA State Indoor Track Championships
This past weekend, the NCHSAA State Indoor Track Championships at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem showcased exceptional talent from across the state. Local athletes from Greene Central and Kinston High Schools made significant contributions, achieving commendable individual and team performances.
Greene Central High School
Boys High Jump: Junior DJ Williams soared to a second-place finish with an impressive leap of 6 feet, 4 inches, earning 8 points for his team.
Kinston High School
Boys High Jump: Senior Okie Edwards secured a seventh-place finish, clearing 6 feet and adding 1.5 points to Kinston's team total.
55-Meter Hurdles: Sophomore Darryl Parham clocked a time of 8.29 seconds, placing 11th in the state.
55-Meter Dash: Junior Ex'Zavion Croom finished 9th with a swift time of 6.62 seconds.
4x200-Meter Relay: The team, comprising Okie Edwards, Elijai Sumpter, Shamar Miller, and Ex'Zavion Croom, secured a seventh-place finish with a time of 1:35, contributing 2 points to the team's score.
In the overall team standings, Greene Central High School amassed 8 points, placing them 28th out of 49 scoring teams. Kinston High School accumulated 3.5 points, resulting in a 39th-place finish.
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