Jay M. Robinson's Cameron Tucker breaks NCHSAA indoor championship record in boys 300

Tucker's record-breaking time of 32.75 seconds was the fastest in the state this year.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Cameron Tucker of Jay M. Robinson High School broke the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) boys indoor track and field championship record in the 300-meter event, winning the 5A race with a time of 32.75 seconds. The previous record of 33.96 seconds was held jointly by T.W. Andrews' Ja'Neil Harris and Parkland's Micah Walker, who set the mark last year. Tucker was one of several runners to break the previous record this year, including 8A champion Mason Kelley of Mallard Creek (33.88) and 7A champion Jordon McNeill of Southwest Guilford (33.30), but he was the only one to run under 33 seconds.

Why it matters

The NCHSAA indoor track and field championships are a prestigious event that showcases the top high school talent in the state. Cameron Tucker's record-breaking performance in the boys 300-meter event highlights his exceptional athletic abilities and the high level of competition in North Carolina's track and field scene.

The details

Cameron Tucker, a student-athlete at Jay M. Robinson High School, won the 5A boys 300-meter race at the NCHSAA indoor track and field championships with a time of 32.75 seconds. This time broke the previous record of 33.96 seconds, which was held jointly by T.W. Andrews' Ja'Neil Harris and Parkland's Micah Walker. Several other runners also broke the previous record this year, including 8A champion Mason Kelley of Mallard Creek (33.88) and 7A champion Jordon McNeill of Southwest Guilford (33.30), but Tucker was the only one to run under 33 seconds.

  • The NCHSAA indoor track and field championships were held on February 23, 2026.

The players

Cameron Tucker

A student-athlete at Jay M. Robinson High School who broke the NCHSAA boys indoor track and field championship record in the 300-meter event with a time of 32.75 seconds.

Ja'Neil Harris

A student-athlete at T.W. Andrews High School who previously held the NCHSAA boys indoor track and field championship record in the 300-meter event with a time of 33.96 seconds.

Micah Walker

A student-athlete at Parkland High School who previously held the NCHSAA boys indoor track and field championship record in the 300-meter event with a time of 33.96 seconds.

Mason Kelley

A student-athlete at Mallard Creek High School who won the 8A boys 300-meter race at the NCHSAA indoor track and field championships with a time of 33.88 seconds, breaking the previous record.

Jordon McNeill

A student-athlete at Southwest Guilford High School who won the 7A boys 300-meter race at the NCHSAA indoor track and field championships with a time of 33.30 seconds, breaking the previous record.

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The takeaway

Cameron Tucker's record-breaking performance in the boys 300-meter event at the NCHSAA indoor track and field championships showcases the exceptional talent and high level of competition in North Carolina's high school track and field scene. Tucker's ability to run under 33 seconds and break the previous record held by multiple athletes highlights his exceptional athletic abilities and the continued growth and development of track and field in the state.