By David Rogers. CONCORD, N.C. — Kudos to the organizers of the NCRunners Middle School All-State Track and Field Championships on May 2, hosted by Jay M. Robinson High School. One hundred and forty-one (141) North Carolina middle schools were represented, including 25 Watauga District 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Watauga didn’t win any state titles this year, but when you consider that most of the events had upwards of 100 athletes competing — in each event — just qualifying to be there was an accomplishment unto itself.
Here is a summary of the Watauga performances. The meet did not distinguish between the grade levels, so 6th graders were competing against 7th and 8th graders.
