Carrollton City Schools will have 15 athletes represented at the 2024 United States Track & Field (USATF) National Junior Olympic Championships, which will be held at Texas A&M University from July 22 to 28. Each athlete finished in first or second place in their respective events at regionals, to earn a trip to nationals. Representing Carrollton Upper Elementary are Kobi Pinkard, Trinitee Ackles, Ace Wilson, and Kopelynn Phillips. From Carrollton Middle School are Zoey Hutton, Greyson Walthall, Deshawn Riggins, and Austin Coverson. Lastly, from Carrollton High School are Khalen Pinkard, TJ Clinton, Tavarius Ackey, Graycen Grooms, Will Mobley, Izear Wimberly, and Javon McLean (‘24). 

Pictured is Trojan Khalen Pinkard competing in the triple jump at the 2024 Carrollton Invitational. Photo by Brian Carmicheal.