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Mallard Creek High School’s boys track team looked set to win the state title in the 4x400 relay, but senior Nyan Brown was disqualified for unsportsmanlike behavior after finishing, costing them the championship. Coaches and administrators say Brown was never warned and have filed an appeal with the NCHSAA and an independent board; Mallard Creek finished second, while the girls’ team won their first outdoor state title.
Mallard Creek High School is requesting an NCHSAA review after senior Nyan Brown was disqualified from the 4x400 relay for taunting, a decision that cost the Mavericks the 8A state outdoor title. Officials said Brown had a prior warning, though coach Sam Willoughby says Brown was not warned. The ruling stands under NFHS/NCHSAA rules, but the school may appeal, potentially triggering an independent review if the case advances. Brown had just won the 300m hurdles and celebrated, sparking a broader conversation about how athletes express joy at championships while the team looks to rebound next season.
In Greensboro, Jordan High won its first 8A boys track state title after Mallard Creek was disqualified in the final 4x400; Mallard Creek's girls captured the 8A crown. Nyan Brown set a state-meet record in the 300m hurdles (35.96s), Bella-Marie Black dominated the girls events for Mallard Creek, and sportsmanship awards went to Asher Holland (Jordan) and Anthony Cook (Mallard Creek).