Tayquan Alston Ends Northern Nash’s Streak With Conference Win

Rocky Mount senior Tayquan Alston took first place in the Big East 5A/6A Conference meet Oct. 21 at Red Oak Middle School. He also qualified for the state meet after a 13th-place showing in this past weekend’s Class 5A East Regionals. Q: Was (winning the conference) a goal for you at the beginning of the season? A: This was a goal as soon as I hit the summer. The conference championship was on the line. I wanted to finally break the (Northern Nash) streak. Q: What didn’t you like about your conference championship finish last year that fueled you this…