Fort Mill and Clover Heat Up the Track on a Chilly Wednesday Night

CLOVER, SC — The atmosphere at Clover High School was electric on March 18, 2026, as local rivals Fort Mill and Clover squared off against Kings Mountain in a mid-season tri-meet. Despite the brisk evening air, the competition was white-hot, with several athletes turning in performances that moved them into the upper echelon of the South Carolina state rankings.

The story of the night was the sheer depth of talent across both the sprints and distance events. Fort Mill’s Mia Williams was a human highlight reel, sweeping the 200m, Long Jump, and Triple Jump—notching top 10 state rankings in both jumping events. Not to be outdone, Clover’s Eliza Grieves proved to be a dominant force, taking gold in the 100m and 400m, while her teammate Ella Nighbor delivered a blistering 2:19.27 in the 800m, currently a top 10 mark in the state.

On the boys’ side, Fort Mill showed their distance pedigree in the 800m, where Quinlan O’Toole and Finn Leckrone both cracked the state’s top 25. Clover’s Dylan Kozel and Rhyan Watson held down the fort in the sprints, ensuring the home crowd had plenty to cheer about as the Blue Eagles and Yellow Jackets traded blows all evening.

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Top Performers & State Rankings

Several marks from Wednesday night have significant implications for the South Carolina state leaderboards:

• Ella Nighbor (Clover): Girls 800m (2:19.27) — SC Top 10

• Mia Williams (Fort Mill): Long Jump (5.37m) & Triple Jump (11.07m) — SC Top 10

• Kaelynn Fleming (Fort Mill): Girls 400m Hurdles (1:09.97) — SC Top 25

• Kaylee Rovenstine (Fort Mill): Girls 3200m (11:34.66) — SC Top 25

• Quinlan O’Toole & Finn Leckrone (Fort Mill): Boys 800m — SC Top 25

• Eliza Grieves (Clover): Girls 400m (1:00.98) — SC Top 50

• Marlee Cook (Fort Mill): Girls 1600m (5:24.75) — SC Top 50

Top 3 Event Results

Girls Results

Boys Results

Full Team Results Listing

Fort Mill High School

The Yellow Jackets dominated the distance and field events. Notable finishes included Smith Stapleton taking both the Discus (44.01m) and Shot Put (15.33m). On the girls’ side, Cambell Cahaly cleared 2.89m to win the Pole Vault, while Addison Feinour took home the Discus title (30.68m).

Girls (Fort Mill)

• 100m: Nayani Ford (13.29), Milan Miller (13.44), Brittany Henfield (13.73), Carrington Gardin (13.93), Tori Marrow (13.94), Reagan Hyslip (14.08), Heidi Ernst (14.45), Sydney VanStocken (14.58), Hailey Stump (14.66), Jazmyn Grant (14.84), Jada Hankins (15.23), Emma Plumley (15.34), Anaya Henderson (15.53), Ja’Kayla Fletcher (17.44).

• 200m: Mia Williams (25.23), Madison Bilotta (27.25), Tori Marrow (28.25), Brittany Henfield (28.59), Reagan Hyslip (29.39), Izabella Randall (29.59), Hailey Stump (29.82), Heidi Ernst (30.13), Carrington Gardin (30.82), Emma Plumley (31.26), Jada Hankins (31.66), Ja’Kayla Fletcher (34.21).

• 400m: Noella Ebrahimi (1:04.11), Zoey Dial (1:09.18), Lila Kelly (1:16.93).

• 800m: Marlee Cook (2:27.82), Tierre Peterson (2:42.83), Avery Miller (2:42.94), Rhylie Helton (2:43.44), Leah Ackerman (2:43.95), Charlotte Spatola (2:50.57), Penelope Knight (2:50.94), Sophie Gingerich (2:52.05), Elizabeth Watson (2:57.09), Avery Marshburn (3:02.78), Eliza Johnson (3:06.91), Luiza Gomes (3:31.11).

• 1600m: Marlee Cook (5:24.75), Bailey Nolin (5:59.72), Avery Miller (6:04.15), Charlotte Spatola (6:10.86), Lila Kelly (6:13.09), Rhylie Helton (6:13.65), Sophie Gingerich (6:17.88), Penelope Knight (6:29.44), Sara Davis (6:30.39), Elizabeth Watson (6:34.71), Avery Marshburn (6:40.67), Eliza Johnson (7:01.11).

• 3200m: Kaylee Rovenstine (11:34.66), Lauren Allen (12:08.35), Mia Zook (12:20.54), Bailey Nolin (13:05.27), Leah Ackerman (13:12.97).

• 100m Hurdles: Kaelynn Fleming (17.16), Izabella Randall (21.04), Kate Benton (23.02).

• 400m Hurdles: Kaelynn Fleming (1:09.87).

• Field Events:

  • High Jump: Kate Benton (1.31m), Nayani Ford (1.21m).

  • Long Jump: Mia Williams (5.37m), Jazmyn Grant (4.44m), Sydney VanStocken (3.79m), Anaya Henderson (3.75m).

  • Triple Jump: Mia Williams (11.07m), Jazmyn Grant (7.91m), Anaya Henderson (7.72m).

  • Pole Vault: Cambell Cahaly (2.89m), Ryan Marsh (2.58m), Adriana Lackey (2.44m), Lucy St. Cressman (2.28m), Abigail Laverty (2.13m), Heidi Ernst (1.83m).

  • Discus: Addison Feinour (30.68m), Leah Fricke (27.63m), Jael Burris (25.31m), Alexis Peters (23.65m), Alexis Foster (19.88m).

  • Javelin: Addison Feinour (29.81m), Kate Marker (27.88m), Leah Fricke (24.05m), Abigail Laverty (18.09m).

  • Shot Put: Kate Marker (9.84m), Jael Burris (7.65m), Alexis Peters (7.64m), Alexis Foster (6.20m).

Boys (Fort Mill)

• 100m: Aiden O’Hara (11.87), Jayvon Grant (11.95), Cameron Norek (11.99), Josh Moore (12.17), Jayden Harris (12.19), Owen Brown (12.66), SETH GIRADOT (12.81), Jaiden George (12.96), Steven Perry (13.04), Conrad Hwang (13.06), Jordan Redden (13.27), Rithin Nallahambi (13.39), Shawn Johnson (13.39), Sawyer Prickett (13.52), David Badajos (13.67), Saharsh Gudivada (14.26).

• 200m: Jayvon Grant (23.56), Wyatt Gremillion (23.84), Aiden O’Hara (24.18), Cameron Norek (24.99), SETH GIRADOT (25.79), Josh Moore (26.04), Owen Brown (26.15), Steven Perry (27.02), Rithin Nallahambi (27.81), Conrad Hwang (27.91), Sawyer Prickett (28.96), David Seager (29.38), David Badajos (29.44), Kameron Coffman (29.76), Mahki Christian (30.23).

• 400m: Cameron Norek (54.80), Hudson Haik (54.88), Patrick Gray (56.25), SETH GIRADOT (58.32), Owen Brown (59.01), Conrad Hwang (1:04.24), Sawyer Prickett (1:04.30), Matthew Del Rio (1:08.21), Kameron Coffman (1:09.66), David Badajos (1:14.16).

• 800m: Quinlan O’Toole (2:00.42), Finn Leckrone (2:01.06), Greyson Pogalz (2:16.69), Wyatt Koeman (2:21.29), Antonio Oliveira (2:30.12), Noah Schwerdtfeger (2:30.65), Jacob Payne (2:31.13), Arya Alluri (2:34.13), Leonveer Sarey (2:37.55), Chase Rebman (2:38.37), Anish Pasumarthi (2:39.07), Saharsh Gudivada (2:44.24), Lucas Snyder (2:46.76), Sahars Kuraparthi (2:48.46), Grayson Lynn (2:50.75), Luke Hilton (3:15.49).

• 1600m: Liam Doheny (4:48.21), Jacob Audley (4:48.54), Ben Madej (4:48.85), Greyson Pogalz (4:52.18), Reeves Parker (5:00.24), Ryan Halligan (5:10.34), Wyatt Koeman (5:17.55), Noah Schwerdtfeger (5:39.68), Chase Rebman (5:40.50), Jacob Payne (5:49.05), Grayson Lynn (6:04.14), Leonveer Sarey (6:10.24), Anish Pasumarthi (6:10.93), Lucas Snyder (6:17.63), Sahars Kuraparthi (6:17.81), Zachary Johnson (6:18.25), Lenny Pogalz (6:19.05).

• 3200m: Ben Madej (10:29.49), Reeves Parker (11:02.31).

• 110m Hurdles: Michael Tillman (18.82), Michael Scott (21.08).

• 400m Hurdles: David Seager (1:13.77), Rithin Nallahambi (1:19.90).

• Field Events:

  • High Jump: Michael Tillman (1.85m), Michael Scott (1.7m).

  • Long Jump: Josh Moore (5.95m), Owen Brown (5.24m), Steven Perry (5.15m), Zachary Johnson (4.43m).

  • Triple Jump: Steven Perry (10.27m).

  • Pole Vault: Alex Berry (3.73m), PADYN GOSSETT-MCDOWELL (3.35m).

  • Discus: Smith Stapleton (44.01m), Kasey Evans (32.43m), Connor Hedrick (31.43m).

  • Javelin: Connor Hedrick (36.39m), Ashton Privette (33.96m), Adel Abdelrahman (18.26m).

  • Shot Put: Smith Stapleton (15.33m), Ezra Herron (12.48m), Kasey Evans (10.25m), Zachary Capps (7.56m).

Clover High School

The Blue Eagles flew high on their home track, particularly in the hurdles and jumps. Jeremiah Farmer won the Triple Jump with a leap of 12.95m, and Jamarqusie Wilson took the 400m Hurdles in 1:03.98. The girls’ high jump was a Clover sweep, led by Clara Powell (1.52m). Amaiya Mayfield also impressed in the Javelin, winning with a throw of 32.39m.

Girls (Clover)

• 100m: Eliza Grieves (12.86), Langley Edwards (13.47), Noel Brumfield (13.91), Jayda Boyd (13.99), Molly Little (14.08), Ahjanae Battle (14.73), Allie Romberger (14.81).

• 200m: Eliza Grieves (26.70), Mya Tobe (28.12), Briana Tobe (28.45), Kaylee Jeannite (29.75), Jayda Boyd (29.82), Langley Edwards (29.94), Isabella Benavides (31.21), Molly Little (31.53), Ahjanae Battle (31.68), Allie Romberger (32.95).

• 400m: Eliza Grieves (1:00.98), Brielle Coley (1:07.11), Akheri Mcdaniel (1:08.17), Emma Carroll (1:12.99), Isabella Benavides (1:14.21), Autumn Carpenter (1:18.75).

• 800m: Ella Nighbor (2:19.27), Ava Jagielski (2:36.96), Nadia Andrews (2:41.01), Makenna Young (2:42.16), Eva Quintana (2:45.23), McKinley Johnson (2:48.84), Amelia Britt (2:49.06), Madison Wilson (2:52.76), Gretchen Johnson (3:05.82), Megan Blackmon (3:13.35), Sarah Coalson (3:19.96), Alivia Coleman (3:26.95), Sydney Froehlich (3:31.64), Jocelyn Haynes (3:38.82), Leila Linnett (3:39.90), Ruth Martinez (3:54.71).

• 1600m: McKinley Johnson (5:55.91), Madeline Bessman (5:58.31), Erika Holley (6:16.12), Amelia Britt (6:25.19), Scarlett Verdino-Jenkins (6:28.66), Gretchen Johnson (6:44.21), Megan Blackmon (7:25.96), Jocelyn Haynes (7:55.79), Leila Linnett (7:57.11).

• 100m Hurdles: Sania Gooch (18.90).

• 400m Hurdles: Sania Gooch (1:21.93).

• Field Events:

  • High Jump: Clara Powell (1.52m), Makayla Roberts (1.47m), Aubree Harris (1.47m), Erika Holley (1.47m), Lexie Ledford (1.27m).

  • Long Jump: Kaylee Jeannite (4.92m), Makayla Roberts (4.41m), Noel Brumfield (4.06m), Dominique Coley (3.85m), Akeriah Starr (3.83m), Brielle Coley (3.68m), Lexie Ledford (3.59m).

  • Triple Jump: Akeriah Starr (9.04m), Dominique Coley (7.96m), Lexie Ledford (7.21m).

  • Pole Vault: Emily Lantos (2.58m).

  • Discus: Amaiya Mayfield (25.00m), Lahna Pierre-Louis (21.63m), Calia Varela (14.68m), Amira Duncan (13.20m).

  • Javelin: Amaiya Mayfield (32.39m), Shively Smith (26.73m), Lahna Pierre-Louis (17.78m), Calia Varela (11.20m).

  • Shot Put: Amaiya Mayfield (9.80m), Keziah Gillison (7.33m), Lahna Pierre-Louis (6.65m), Calia Varela (5.79m), Amira Duncan (5.63m).

Boys (Clover)

• 100m: Rhyan Watson (11.56), Kenny Maye (11.73), Kendale Kinlow (11.81), Latrell Ellison (11.86), Joe’siah Boyd (11.93), Hayden Hyatt (11.95), JaTavis Byrd (12.05), Joel Castillo (12.13), Kholbe Vongsaly (12.22), Devyn Pendergrass (12.28), Torri Wiggins (12.28), Mason Smith (12.36), J’Mason Badgett (12.36), Ryan Gill (12.45).

• 200m: Dylan Kozel (22.91), Jamari Jones (23.75), Kendale Kinlow (24.13), Isaiah Familia (24.25), Mason Smith (24.64), Torri Wiggins (25.03), Kenny Maye (25.33), Brayden Shearer (25.35), J’Mason Badgett (25.35), Hayden Hyatt (25.45), Kholbe Vongsaly (25.63), Ryan Gill (25.95), Dylan Casado De la Cruz (25.99), Jayden Henley (26.13).

• 400m: Dylan Kozel (52.58), Brayden Kucharczak (54.61), Alex Bohlen (55.22), Aidan Barkaway (55.46), Wade Ward (56.51), Ethan Solomon (56.82), Jayden Henley (57.26), Ryan Gill (58.37), Israel Waters (58.58), Dylan Casado De la Cruz (58.86).

• 800m: Chase Hensley (2:05.75), Cody Waid (2:06.63), Aiden Lomas (2:13.90), Maitland Vanourny (2:14.04), Landon Skogsberg (2:20.03), Gavin Burton (2:22.15), Zeplin Moore (2:22.52), Todd Ward (2:28.51), Gabriel Quintana (2:29.19), Kameron Gill (2:29.21), Luke Rines (2:35.19), Declan Tackett (2:35.28), Owen Vanourny (2:36.22), Dale Walker (2:36.99), Jose Arzeno (2:38.71), Ethan Blair (2:39.32), Shane Cole (2:40.30), Kaellum Linnett (2:41.96), Sahij Gill (2:42.40), James Galbraith (2:45.60), Ansh Katare (2:46.52), Ryan Miller (2:46.85), Connor Hardee (2:50.20), Kevin Lyons (2:51.84), Evan Mirocha (2:53.27), Julian Baker (2:55.02), Ben Schaff (2:57.33), Michael Cruser (2:57.40).

• 1600m: Ethan Solomon (4:44.65), Josias DeJacimo (5:01.19), Landon Skogsberg (5:01.67), Todd Ward (5:10.39), Zeplin Moore (5:14.41), Daxton Hudnall (5:18.08), Dale Walker (5:39.69), Kameron Gill (5:39.99), Owen Vanourny (5:40.33), Sahij Gill (5:45.39), Kaellum Linnett (5:48.95), Jose Arzeno (5:56.52), James Galbraith (5:56.86), Ethan Blair (5:59.17), Luke Rines (5:59.23), Cody Waid (6:00.34), Connor Hardee (6:03.15), Shane Cole (6:04.44), Julian Baker (6:04.94), Michael Cruser (6:23.63), Kevin Lyons (6:34.97), Evan Mirocha (6:39.63), Ben Schaff (6:39.82).

• 110m Hurdles: Corbin Zeck (18.51).

• 400m Hurdles: Jamarqusie Wilson (1:03.98), Corbin Zeck (1:15.17), James Edwards (1:17.26).

• Field Events:

  • High Jump: Celeb Woodard (1.85m), Latrell Ellison (1.85m), Bensley Adam (1.85m), Olatoyosi Aderoju (1.8m), Ayden Morgan (1.55m).

  • Long Jump: Celeb Woodard (6.08m), Devyn Pendergrass (5.86m), JaTavis Byrd (5.58m), Ayden Morgan (5.47m), Lawrence Tobler (5.38m).

  • Triple Jump: Jeremiah Farmer (12.95m), JaTavis Byrd (11.81m).

  • Pole Vault: James Edwards (2.58m), Corbin Zeck (2.44m), Celeb Nanton (2.13m).

  • Discus: Henry Ice-Williams (34.06m), Donovan Nemtuda (31.49m), Jeffery Destin (25.79m), Ethan Vaught (20.14m), Costin Corbett (16.2m), Jaylen Murray (15.62m).

  • Javelin: Jay’Twon Croom (39.13m), Owen Arnott (32.73m), Donovan Nemtuda (26.95m), Jaylen Murray (24.09m), Henry Ice-Williams (20.43m).

  • Shot Put: Ethan Vaught (11.42m), Donovan Nemtuda (10.0m), Henry Ice-Williams (9.31m), Jay’Twon Croom (9.12m), Owen Arnott (8.92m), Jaylen Murray (7.47m), Jeffery Destin (7.11m), Costin Corbett (6.46m).

Kings Mountain High School

Kings Mountain brought power to the relays and mid-distance. The boys’ 4x400m relay team took first place with a time of 3:35.26. Joakim Shorts was the standout on the track, winning the 400m dash in 51.73. In the field, Colton Willyoung placed 2nd in the Pole Vault, while Camren Houser secured 2nd in the Long Jump (5.96m) and 3rd in the Triple Jump.

Girls (Kings Mountain)

• 100m: Alyssa Deal (14.00), Haleigh Hopper (14.69), Rihanna Roseboro (14.92).

• 200m: Vaida Jones (27.62), Jazz’Lynn Hullender (28.87), Kieanna Ellis (29.64), Alyssa Deal (29.89).

• 400m: Kieanna Ellis (1:10.55), Princess Strain (1:15.29).

• 800m: Nyasia Muhammad (3:42.42).

• 1600m: Tippy Johnsonbaugh (7:24.07).

• 3200m: Naomi Zuniga (12:44.52), Alyson Shelton (16:26.58).

• 100m Hurdles: Carson Smith (19.20), Makenzie Kay (20.71).

• Field Events:

  • High Jump: Haleigh Hopper (1.37m), Rihanna Roseboro (1.27m).

  • Long Jump: Jazz’Lynn Hullender (4.3m), Haleigh Hopper (4.29m), Makenzie Kay (3.59m).

  • Triple Jump: Haleigh Hopper (8.89m), La’zya BYRD (8.62m), Jazz’Lynn Hullender (8.4m).

  • Discus: Rihanna Roseboro (18.82m), Kaydence Guy (15.02m).

  • Shot Put: Jayda Mack (7.47m), Rihanna Roseboro (7.05m), Anaya Manley (5.99m).

Boys (Kings Mountain)

• 100m: Quashard Ingram (11.71), Ezra Ellis (12.09), Jamal Nasir Epps (12.26), Quatavis Dixon (12.76), Dakota Armstrong (13.15).

• 200m: Ja’Mareon Thurman (25.09), Ayven Ingram (25.59), Greyson Brown (25.85).

• 400m: Joakim Shorts (51.73), Matthew Saenz-Gutierrez (54.76), Ja’Mareon Thurman (1:01.92), Jarrett Linder Jr (1:03.07).

• 800m: David Johnson (2:02.75), Christopher Hogue (2:28.10), Luis Cedillo (2:28.66), Ethan Crawford (2:35.65), Jarrett Linder Jr (2:41.18), Antoine Bellamy (2:48.62).

• 1600m: Kaiden Hawkins (5:31.67), Christopher Hogue (5:38.10), Emerson Bishop (5:49.71), Marshall Frye (5:56.66), Ethan Crawford (6:51.56).

• 3200m: Luke Howell (11:13.03), Emerson Bishop (12:28.90), Kaiden Hawkins (12:40.16), Peyton Hallman (12:44.07).

• 110m Hurdles: Trenton Pettis (22.21).

• 400m Hurdles: Luke Howell (1:09.55), Landon Smith (1:11.01), Nathaniel Kaiser (1:17.41), Trenton Pettis (1:30.48).

• Field Events:

  • High Jump: Colton Willyoung (1.65m), Zaire Jeter (1.55m).

  • Long Jump: Camren Houser (5.96m), Zaire Jeter (5.37m).

  • Triple Jump: Camren Houser (11.09m), Trenton Pettis (10.9m), Zaire Jeter (10.71m).

  • Pole Vault: Colton Willyoung (3.51m), Brock Willyoung (2.13m).

  • Discus: Elijah Perry (30.26m), Ja’Isaac Middlebrooks (27.62m), Colton Willyoung (22.97m).

  • Javelin: Colton Willyoung (18.45m).

  • Shot Put: Camren Houser (11.75m), Sam Bryson (9.64m), Elijah Perry (8.85m).