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🚨✍🏽 Fayetteville, NC Track & Field Class of 2025 – It’s Official! 🚨The next wave of talent is ready to take their speed,...
08/24/2025

🚨✍🏽 Fayetteville, NC Track & Field Class of 2025 – It’s Official! 🚨
The next wave of talent is ready to take their speed, strength, and grit to the next level! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨🏃🏾‍♂️💨 Congratulations to these standout seniors who are continuing their track & field journeys at the collegiate level:
📍 Cape Fear
Anyeh Brunson .bronson → Georgia State

📍 Douglas Byrd
Michael Rice → UNC Charlotte
Lawton Jean Baptiste → Bryant & Stratton
J’Veon Taylor → UNC Pembroke

📍 E.E. Smith
Zahir McPhail → Central Arkansas
Lakeiya Sanders ._bxby → Mount Olive
Ian Shakir → Mount Olive
Aundre Davis .gone_ → Mount Olive
Miyah Young → Ferrum

📍 Gray’s Creek
Kindal Smith .smith1 → NC A&T
Trevor Greenier → Mount Olive
LaShawn Jones → Barton
Jakayla Davis .mira → Barton

📍 Jack Britt
Jeremy Hall → Wingate

📍 Overhills
Taiya Lovett .taiya → Bryant & Stratton
Cayden Mckoy .cem → Mount Olive
Jayda Wilson → Fayetteville State

📍 Pine Forest
Maliyah Moton → VCU
Leilani Rankin → Methodist

📍 South View
Malachi Bryant → Queens University
Kheshawn Frith → NC Central

📍 Terry Sanford
Aminata Morgan .koroo → UNC Charlotte
Naomi Ward → UNC Pembroke

🎉 Fayetteville is on the map! From sprints to jumps to throws, this group is leaving a legacy behind and chasing bigger dreams ahead.
Let’s hear it for the Class of 2025 signees—the future is bright! 🔥💪🏾

🚨 North Carolina SPEED on FULL display at New Balance Nationals! 🏁🔥Two of NC’s fastest made their mark on the national s...
06/26/2025

🚨 North Carolina SPEED on FULL display at New Balance Nationals! 🏁🔥

Two of NC’s fastest made their mark on the national stage — and they didn’t come to play 👟💨

💥 Michael Rice Jr dropped a NEW PR of 47.40 in the 400m, proving he’s one of the elite quarter-milers in the country! 🥶🔥

💥 Zoe Dorsey doubled up in the 400m and 800m, showing true grit, range, and heart in both races! 🫡💪

The future of NC track is bright — and this is just the beginning. 🌟

🏆 Fayetteville showed OUT at Adidas Nationals! 💥Our local athletes lit up the track and field with elite performances an...
06/26/2025

🏆 Fayetteville showed OUT at Adidas Nationals! 💥

Our local athletes lit up the track and field with elite performances and national titles at one of the biggest stages in the country! 🙌🔥

🥇 Bella Ross – Adidas National Champion in Long Jump & 3rd in the 100m (12.23)
🥇 Jalen Turner – Adidas National Champion in the 400m (48.81)
🥈 Jeremiah Faison – 2nd in the Championship 110m Hurdles (14.08)
🥉 Brandon Patton – 3rd in the 110m Hurdles (14.58)
🥉 JaNiyah Ford – 3rd in the 400m (56.20) & 10th in the 800m (2:19.12)
🏅 Jadon Sterling – 5th in Long Jump (21’2.6”)
🏅 NC Flight Boys 4x200m – 4th in Championship Relay (1:26.94)
🥉 71st Boys 4x200m – 3rd in National Elite Relay (1:29.34)
🥈 Israel Chavira (MS) – 2nd in 400m (51.12) & 🥉 3rd in 800m (2:04.99)

This is Fayetteville talent at its finest! 💪💨 Big-time performances and even bigger futures ahead. Proud is an understatement! 🖤💛

IT’S POSTSEASON TIME! 🏆🔥Nationals are around the corner, and we want to know: Which meet are YOU heading to? 👀💪Drop a co...
05/27/2025

IT’S POSTSEASON TIME! 🏆🔥

Nationals are around the corner, and we want to know: Which meet are YOU heading to? 👀💪

Drop a comment below ⬇️ or DM us 📩 to tell us which National Meet you’re attending — and don’t forget to vote in our poll! 🗳️✨

We’re putting together something special and want to make sure YOU get featured in our upcoming Nationals post! 📸🌟

Let’s show the world where our track fam is headed this postseason! 💥

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🎉🏅 Huge Congrats to Our CCS/Fayetteville Medalists! 🏅🎉From school records to national qualifiers to season bests, our Cu...
05/21/2025

🎉🏅 Huge Congrats to Our CCS/Fayetteville Medalists! 🏅🎉

From school records to national qualifiers to season bests, our Cumberland County Schools athletes absolutely SHINED at the 3A & 4A NCHSAA State Meet! 🥇🥈🥉

From field events to the track, we couldn’t be more proud of how Cumberland County/Fayetteville showed OUT and claimed spots on that medal stand! 💥💪

You’ve earned every moment of glory! 🙌🔥

🎉 History Made! 🎉
Huge congratulations to sophomore Asia McKay for an absolutely record-shattering performance in the Gi...
05/21/2025

🎉 History Made! 🎉

Huge congratulations to sophomore Asia McKay for an absolutely record-shattering performance in the Girls High Jump at the NCHSAA 3A State Championship!

Asia soared to an incredible 5-9.25, breaking the long-standing state record of 5-8.25 set by April Cooke of Watauga High School — a record that had stood since 1983!

👏 With this historic leap, Asia not only claimed the state title, but also etched her name into the record books.

🔥 Way to rise, Asia — the sky’s the limit!

Big Congratulations to Michael Rice Jr (Douglas Byrd)! 
Michael blazed his way to victory in the 800M at the NCHSAA 3A ...
05/21/2025

Big Congratulations to Michael Rice Jr (Douglas Byrd)!

Michael blazed his way to victory in the 800M at the NCHSAA 3A Outdoor State Championship, clocking an incredible 1:52.98 to take home the gold! 🥇🔥

This marks Michael’s second state title of his senior year—he also dominated the 500M at the Indoor State Championship, winning with a time of 1:04.48.

And he wasn’t done yet—Michael ran a strong second leg on his school’s 4x400M Relay team, helping them secure an impressive 2nd-place finish at the same outdoor championship! 🥈
What a phenomenal way to cap off a standout senior season. Congrats, Michael! Your dedication, speed, and consistency have truly shined! 💪🏾🏃🏾‍♂️💥

🏆 STATE CHAMPION & RECORD BREAKER! 🏆Huge congratulations to Zoe Dorsey ._.dorsey (Terry Sanford High School) for taking ...
05/20/2025

🏆 STATE CHAMPION & RECORD BREAKER! 🏆

Huge congratulations to Zoe Dorsey ._.dorsey (Terry Sanford High School) for taking home the NCHSAA 3A State Championship title in the 800M with a record-smashing time of 2:10.48! 🔥💨

Zoe didn’t just win—she made history by shattering the previous state record set by Megan Marvin (Chapel Hill) in 2018 (2:12.74). 💥📉

And if that’s not enough, Zoe has also clocked an incredible 2:08.71 in the 800M this season—the fastest time ever run by a Cumberland County athlete! 🐐⚡

A phenomenal performance from a phenomenal athlete. Congratulations, Zoe—your legacy is just getting started! 🌟👏

🔥 STATE CHAMPS & RECORD BREAKERS! 🔥Fayetteville Academy’s 4x200M Relay Team dominated the track and claimed 1st place at...
05/20/2025

🔥 STATE CHAMPS & RECORD BREAKERS! 🔥

Fayetteville Academy’s 4x200M Relay Team dominated the track and claimed 1st place at the NCISAA III State Championships! 🥇💨

The powerhouse squad—Chuk Umerah, Jacob Salisbury .s , Aziz Al-Juhanni , and Jonas Haygood .haygood —not only brought home the gold, but also set a brand new school record in the process! 📈💥

Speed, precision, and teamwork at its finest. Congratulations, Eagles! 🦅🏆

🏆  State Champion Alert! 🏆A huge congratulations to Georgy Helmers from E.E. Smith, the new 3A State Champion in the 32...
05/20/2025

🏆  State Champion Alert! 🏆

A huge congratulations to Georgy Helmers from E.E. Smith, the new 3A State Champion in the 3200M with an incredible time of 10:35.65! 🎉🔥

Not only did Georgy bring home the gold, but she also shattered the previous state record held by Erin Pope (Fike High School), who ran a 10:51.45 in 2024.

But she didn’t stop there—Georgy also earned 2nd place in the 1600M with a blazing fast time of 5:01.01! 🥈💨

Throughout the season, Georgy has made history, running the fastest times ever recorded in Cumberland County for both the 1600M and 3200M. 💪📈

This is more than a win—it’s a legacy. Way to go, Georgy! 🌟👏

Congratulations 🥳🎊 to all the student-athletes competing at the 4A NCHSAA State Championship‼️We’re proud of your hard w...
05/17/2025

Congratulations 🥳🎊 to all the student-athletes competing at the 4A NCHSAA State Championship‼️

We’re proud of your hard work 🦾and dedication throughout the season. Best of luck as you represent your schools and communities! 🏅👏

Congratulations 🥳🎊 to all the student-athletes competing at the 3A NCHSAA State Championship‼️We’re proud of your hard w...
05/15/2025

Congratulations 🥳🎊 to all the student-athletes competing at the 3A NCHSAA State Championship‼️

We’re proud of your hard work 🦾and dedication throughout the season. Best of luck as you represent your schools and communities! 🏅👏

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