Nansemond River High School has turned into a track powerhouse. Kori Carter is carrying on that tradition.
Our Athlete of the Week, Carter is one on the premier hurdlers in the state. As a matter of fact, she is the reigning state champ in the outdoor season in the 100 and 300 m hurdles.
She started running track as a 10 year old and made nationals in her first year. She fell in love with the sport because as she says, "it really pushed pushed me. It's mentally, it's physically and it's emotional, spiritually, everything."
Kori is a well known perfectionist who is determined on the track and in the classroom.
As her coach Justin Byron points out, "when you get that type of kid that has that much pride in their training, their performances on and off the track have got to be great."