Ragsdale High School is proud to announce freshman standout Elle Dawson as this week’s Athlete of the Week following her incredible performance at the Dudley Invitational, where she captured 1st place overall in both the mile and two-mile run. Elle clocked a blazing 5:08 in the mile and an impressive 11:10 in the two-mile, reaffirming that she is one of the top young distance runners in the state.

As if her double victory at Dudley wasn't enough, Elle currently holds the #5 ranking in North Carolina among all freshmen in the 800m with a personal best of 2:21, showcasing her remarkable range and speed.

Elle has been putting together a stellar freshman campaign, highlighted by a 2nd place finish at the 4A NCHSAA State Championship in outdoor track. During the indoor season, she placed 9th overall in the 1500m and 14th overall in the 3200m at the 4A Indoor State Championship.

With a strong outdoor season already underway, Elle has qualified for the 4A Regional Championship, and all signs point to continued success as she looks to build on her momentum.

Ragsdale Athletics is incredibly proud of Elle’s achievements and looks forward to what’s to come from one of the most promising young athletes in the state.