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North Lincoln Knights Make History with Dual State Cross Country Championships
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — The North Lincoln High School Knights cross country teams turned in a championship performance for the ages this past weekend, capturing both the boys and girls titles at the 2026 NCHSAA 5A State Cross Country Championships on November 7 at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville.
Coming off their West Regional Championship victories, the Knights carried that momentum onto the state stage, completing a remarkable sweep and bringing home two state titles to North Lincoln.
The North Lincoln girls continued their extraordinary championship tradition, capturing their seventh consecutive state championship in dominant fashion. The Knights shattered the NCHSAA state meet scoring record with just 18 points, placing five runners among the top six finishers.
Leading the way was Bella Jaworsky, who claimed the individual state championship with an outstanding time of 18:05.49. Teammate Kate Evonuk followed closely behind, earning state runner-up honors and helping lead the Knights to another unforgettable team victory.
The boys team added another chapter to North Lincoln's championship legacy, capturing the eighth state championship in program history and its first since 2021. The Knights comfortably secured the team title with 51 points, showcasing the depth and determination that carried them throughout the season.
Eli Rush paced the boys with an outstanding individual performance, finishing as the state runner-up with a time of 15:48.95.
Winning one state championship is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Winning both the boys and girls titles in the same year is a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication, hard work and commitment of an entire program.
Congratulations to all the North Lincoln Knights runners, coaches and everyone who helped make this historic dual championship sweep possible. The girls have extended an incredible championship streak, while the boys have returned to the top of the state.
Two teams. Two state championships. One proud Knight tradition!
North Lincoln Lady Knights – 5A State Champions
1st Place – 18 Team Points
|
Overall Place |
Runner |
Time |
|
1st |
Bella Jaworsky |
18:05.49 |
|
2nd |
Kate Evonuk |
18:14.65 |
|
4th |
Cambelle Reffner |
18:35.17 |
|
5th |
Finley Evans |
18:56.02 |
|
6th |
Ella Myers |
18:57.23 |
|
11th |
Georgia Viverette |
19:45.84 |
|
17th |
Emma Donnellan |
20:16.68 |
Team accomplishment: Seventh consecutive state championship, with a new NCHSAA state meet record of just 18 points.
North Lincoln Knights Boys – 5A State Champions
1st Place – 51 Team Points
|
Overall Place |
Runner |
Time |
|
2nd |
Eli Rush |
15:48.95 |
|
8th |
Caleb Trotter |
16:13.28 |
|
9th |
Oliver St. Jean |
16:32.76 |
|
17th |
Immerson Krawiecki |
16:52.33 |
|
21st |
Grayden Modlin |
16:56.77 |
|
26th |
Jackson Grigg |
17:06.29 |
|
33rd |
Zeke Suttles |
17:11.23 |
Team accomplishment: Eighth state championship in program history and the first since 2021.
Championship highlights
· Bella Jaworsky: Individual 5A girls state champion.
· Kate Evonuk: Individual state runner-up.
· Eli Rush: Individual boys state runner-up.
· Five Lady Knights: Finished among the top six overall.
· Three Knights boys: Finished among the top nine overall.
· Both teams: Captured the 2026 NCHSAA 5A state championships.
Sources and complete results:
· MileSplit – North Lincoln Team Results (all 14 runners)
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