HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Duo from Bandys signs with Lenoir-Rhyne

Bandys High track star Ja’Tay Culliver (third from left) has signed to continue his track and field career at Lenoir-Rhyne University. He is a three-sport star, also playing football and basketball, and a state 2A contender in the 100 and 200-meter dashes./PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWTON OBSERVER NEWS ENTERPRISE

Eli Smith of Bandys High (center, first row) has signed and will participate and track and field next season at Lenoir-Rhyne University. He runs the 100, 200 and 400 and on relays for the Trojans./PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWTON OBSERVER NEWS ENTERPRISE