Carter Hammons, a distance runner at Lebanon High School, has committed to continuing both his academic and running careers at Manchester. His signing ceremony took place at the school, with Hammons expressing excitement about the opportunity and gratitude for those who have supported him.

By the Numbers
  • Hammons cut nearly a minute off his personal best time in the past season.
  • He aims to achieve a personal record in the 1,600 by the end of the year.
State of Play
  • Hammons is set to join the cross country team at Manchester, a NCAA Division III school in the Heartland Conference.
  • He was drawn to the school's size, the cross country team, and the presence of family members at the college.
Bottom Line

Hammons' dedication and improvement in running have led to an exciting opportunity at Manchester, where he plans to study sports management.