‘Most Outstanding Performer’ and Long Jump State Champion: Alexander Chapman-Evans
NCHSAA 4A State Championships took place in Winston Salem on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, where Alexander Chapman-Evans, our very own Enloe Eagle, won the titles of Long Jump State Champion and ‘Most Outstanding Performer.’ A dedicated athlete with stand-out character, we are proud to have Alexander Chapman-Evans representing Enloe.
Competing against the best in the state, Chapman-Evans placed first in the long jump with a distance of 23 feet, winning by 10.5 inches and setting a personal record. Overall, Enloe placed 4th in Men’s Class 4A division and achieved a team score of 34. 20 of those points were earned by Chapman-Evans, and the other 14 by Anthony Boykin, who Coach Kennedy—the coach of Enloe’s Track and Field team—titled “the dynamic duo.”
State Champion isn’t the only title Chapman-Evans earned this season, his title of ‘Most Outstanding Performer’ is an impressive achievement in its own right, as it means he scored more points than any other male in the State 4A Schools—the largest classification of schools. At this meet, they competed against 74 teams, each with around 20 athletes competing. Only one male and one female can earn the ‘Most Outstanding Performer,’ title, and Chapman-Evans was one of them.
Chapman-Evans heavily valued this recognition, explaining how “it showed how much hard work pays off,” while also recognizing that “Podium finishes are great, but personal growth and recognition from my teammates or coaches mean even more.”
Chapman-Evans is a Junior here at Enloe and has participated in Track and Field for 10 years. Throughout his time on the team, his relationship with the sport has changed, “At first, I joined because I wanted to do hurdles,” Chapman-Evans says, “[But] over time, I stayed because of the incredible community, the thrill of competition, and being the best.” This mindset has taken him far, Chapman-Evans qualified for Nike Nationals and Adidas Nationals, both of which take place in late March.
Coach Kennedy has seen him go from being the ball-boy at Enloe football games when he was in middle school, to competing and representing Enloe both on the football and track teams. “This kid has grown tremendously … He’s on track to be one of the top kids in the nation, coming from right here at Enloe. It’s pretty fun and exciting and it’s a big deal,” says Kennedy.
No matter what, Chapman-Evans says Track and Field has taught him countless invaluable lessons, “Track and Field has taught me patience, perseverance, integrity and the importance of trusting the process.” We are so lucky to have him for another year and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes!
“Being an athlete means committing to a goal, even when it’s tough. It’s about discipline and learning how to overcome setbacks. It also means being part of something bigger than yourself, [it’s about] supporting your teammates and representing your school.” —Alexander Chapman-Evans
