Central Carolina Academy girls golf team finishes second at state championship

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

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Summary

The Central Carolina Academy girls golf team placed second at the NCHSAA 1A/2A state championship held over two days. Avery County secured the state title with a score of 496, while Central Carolina Academy finished with a total of 556, narrowly ahead of Bishop McGuinness, which scored 557. Raelan Fields was the top performer for the Eagles, finishing fourth individually with a score of 168. This achievement marks the second consecutive year the team qualified for the state championship, improving from a fourth-place finish last year. Fields also received recognition for her sportsmanship.

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•Central Carolina Academy scored 556, finishing second behind Avery County's 496.
•Raelan Fields led the Eagles, placing fourth with a total score of 168.
•Bishop McGuinness was only one stroke behind Central Carolina Academy in third.
•This marks the team's second consecutive state championship appearance.
•Fields was awarded a Farm Bureau Sportsmanship Award for her conduct.

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The Central Carolina Academy girls golf team finished as state runner-up at the NCHSAA 1A/2A state championship, placing second behind Avery County. Avery County claimed the state title with a two-day team score of 496, while the Eagles finished with a 556. Bishop McGuinness placed third with a 557, just one stroke behind Central Carolina Academy. Raelan Fields led the Eagles, finishing fourth ...
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