Alert Top Story Spotlight HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD Catawba Valley ninth-grader wins state cross country title by 30 seconds jason.koon Nov 4, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hickory Christian Academy ninth-grader Madelyn Jane Carter was already a varsity state champion before she even hit high school. kAmpD 2? 6:89E9\8C256C[ r2CE6C H@? E96 b[a__\>6E6CD 2E E96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 x?56A6?56?E $49@@=D pE9=6E:4 pDD@4:2E:@? ap x?5@@C %C24< >66E :? u63CF2CJ] ~? $2EFC52J[ D96 25565 4C@DD 4@F?ECJ DE2E6 492>A:@? E@ 96C BF:4<=J 8C@H:?8 =:DE @7 244@>A=:D9>6?ED] k^AmkAmr2CE6C H@? E96 }rx$pp ap DE2E6 E:E=6 2E |4p=A:?6 !2C< :? r92C=@EE6 H:E9 2 E:>6 @7 `hi``]bc] xE H2D ?62C=J b` D64@?5D 72DE6C E92? E96 }@] a 7:?:D96C :? E96 C246] xE 2=D@ 96=A65 =625 E96 w:4<@CJ r9C:DE:2? 8:C=D E@ 2 D64@?5\A=246 E62> 7:?:D9 :? E96 >66E] k^Am kAm%96 z?:89ED AFE FA dc A@:?ED :? E96 >66E[ 4@>:?8 FA ;FDE @?6 A@:?E D9@CE @7 $E] %9@>2D |@C6 p4256>J] %96 8:C=D E62> 92D ?@H 7:?:D965 :? E96 E@A EH@ @7 2 DE2E6 EC24< @C 4C@DD 4@F?ECJ >66E 7@C E96 D:IE9 E:>6 @G6C E96 A2DE E9C66 J62CD] k^Am People are also reading… Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing neighborhood in Old Fort. Here's where Republicans win all the local races in McDowell County in 2026 elections Will North Carolina have a cold, snowy winter? Here's what NOAA predicts Marion City Council member Juanita Doggett announces resignation Marion woman charged with trying to steal dog from McDowell County residence Old Fort's November First Friday brings live music, art and town's first drum circle God's Pit Crew helps displaced couple move into fully furnished home in Nebo Where does Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young rank statistically after NFL Week 8 Old Fort man charged with breaking and entering at Marion warehouse Hunter's Liver Mush needs help with repairs, rising costs to keep Marion business operating Ole Waterin’ Hole offers customizable dirty sodas, energy drinks in downtown Marion Dia de los Muertos returns Saturday to downtown Marion Sugar Hill Market in Marion to hold Spooktacular on Friday Who will become the next James Bond? | Streamed & Screened podcast Marion man charged with stealing, selling $7,000 lawn mower in McDowell County NC kAmt:89E9\8C256C {:==J wF4<2366 WD6G6?E9 A=246X 2?5 7C6D9>6? p33J $A6?46C W``E9 A=246X 2?5 tG2 r2E6 v:=C62E9 W`bE9 A=246X 2=D@ 925 DEC@?8 D9@H:?8D 7@C E96 wrp 8:C=D] k^AmkAm~? E96 3@JD D:56[ 7C6D9>2? $<J=2C qFC?D EFC?65 :? 2 E:>6 @7 `gibd]df] xE H2D 8@@5 7@C `fE9 A=246 2?5 E96 E@A 7:?:D9 @7 E96 52J 7@C 2? wrp 2E9=6E6] $@A9@>@C6 y@D9F2 |2:6C 2=D@ 4C24<65 E96 E@A a_ H:E9 2 a_E9 A=246 `gicf]hf] %96 w:4<@CJ r9C:DE:2? 3@JD 7:?:D965 E9:C5 2D 2 E62> H:E9 `a` E62> A@:?ED] #@4<J |@F?E p4256>J H@? E96 >66E H:E9 #@4<J |@F?E CF??6CD 7:?:D9:?8 `\c 2?5 ?:?E9 @? E96 52J] k^Am kAm&?:G6CD:EJ r9C:DE:2?VD |2D@? w2>C:4< E@@< aa?5 E@ =625 E96 q2CC24F52D E@ 2? 6:89E9\A=246 E62> 7:?:D9] %96 &?:G6CD:EJ r9C:DE:2? 8:C=D E@@< D6G6?E9 H:E9 z:?D=6J %@>A<:?D 2?5 y2656? |@?E2=32?@ =625:?8 E96 H2J] %96J 7:?:D965 bdE9 2?5 bgE9[ C6DA64E:G6=J]k^Am Jason Koon is the Sports Editor for the Hickory Record and can be reached at jason.koon@lee.net. 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. jason.koon Author email Follow jason.koon Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Four-time state champion Patton runner gets 2nd straight win in Newton girls invitational race Sawdy, who won a 3A state championships in cross country, outdoor track and two in indoor last year, posted a time of 20:07.82, nearly two min… Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Mike North: Bears' Simmons Trade Fits a Team Built to Win Now SEC Playoff Predictions 2026: Georgia, Texas and Kentucky Lead the Race SEC Playoff Predictions 2026: Georgia, Texas and Kentucky Lead the Race Big Ten Playoff Predictions 2026: Indiana and UCLA In, Ohio State Out? Big Ten Playoff Predictions 2026: Indiana and UCLA In, Ohio State Out? Where Should Every MLB Free Agent Sign? Where Should Every MLB Free Agent Sign?
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Four-time state champion Patton runner gets 2nd straight win in Newton girls invitational race Sawdy, who won a 3A state championships in cross country, outdoor track and two in indoor last year, posted a time of 20:07.82, nearly two min…
