Boys track & field Coverage

Relay teams help Mallard Creek past reigning champ Weddington in 4A boys track championship

Behind strong performances by its relay teams, Mallard Creek beat defending state champion Weddington by five points in the 4A championship meet on Friday.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Ja'Neil Harris sets new meet record as T.W. Andrews wins back-to-back 2A boys track state championship

The Red Raiders were dominant in their repeat, beating out second place East Burke by 46 points, 98-52.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

NCHSAA postpones 1A/3A track & field state championships due to severe weather threat

The 1A and 3A N.C. High School Athletic Association track & field state championships have been postponed due to the threat of severe weather on Saturday.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Predicting who might win the outdoor track & field championships -- and those who could challenge

We give our thoughts at who is the favorite at winning the team competitions this year, as well as MVP honors, and a look at those who could challenge.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Rain, possible storms will impact spring sports playoff action this week

A band of rain moved across the state on Tuesday morning from the southwest to the northeast, and more showers and possible thunderstorms are expected throughout the day.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

NCISAA spring sports championships schedule, results

The N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association will crown all of its spring state championships during the week of May 13-18.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

NCHSAA announces spring state championship dates, locations; Soccer moving to Mecklenburg County

The Charlotte area will host the girls soccer state championships for the first time this spring, the N.C. High School Athletic Association announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Fuquay-Varina's Gates Hinton sets top national discus mark of this year with 206-9.5

Now the top national discus thrower of 2024, Hinton won last year's 4A state discus championship with a 179-11.

Joel Bryant

Who to watch for at Saturday's big 'Clash of the Carolinas' track and field meet

Host Cuthbertson is coming off two national records at New Balance Indoor Nationals.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

Spring sports season begins: Here are the players & teams you need to know

Get ready for the 2024 spring sports season in North Carolina with comprehensive preview coverage from HighSchoolOT.

Weddington leads HSOT boys track & field preseason rankings

After ending last year ranked fifth, Weddington begins this season as the preseason No. 1 team in the HighSchoolOT outdoor boys track & field statewide rankings.

Watch List: 25 of the state's best boys track & field athletes entering the 2024 season

HighSchoolOT is previewing the upcoming boys outdoor track & field season with its annual watch list. This year's watch list features 25 names across the state.

By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor

NC high school boys cross country/track & field recruits from the class of 2024

HighSchoolOT is compiling a full list of high school senior boys track & field or cross country athletes from across the state who have committed to play at the next level.

Spring sports begin on Wednesday: Here are the important dates to know

Spring sports in North Carolina can begin practices and tryouts on Wednesday. The first day of competition is Feb. 26.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Photos: 4A Indoor Track & Field State Championships (Feb. 9, 2024)

The NCHSAA 4A indoor track & field state championship was held in Winston-Salem on February 9, 2024