Devon Moore

Devon Moore
Devon Moore
  • Hometown:
    Baxley, Ga.
  • Position:
    Sprinter
  • Year:
    Sophomore
Bio

2017-18: Moore was a freshman standout for C-N last season after collecting the Freshman of the Year award from the South Atlantic Conference during the indoor season following national qualifying times in the 60m and 200m dash (second-place in both events). Second-team All-America in the 60m dash... All-Region selection following indoor campaign in both 60m and 200m. School record holder in 200m dash at 21.43 seconds... Collected first collegiate win at the Finn Pincus Invitational in the 60m dash...

ETSU Invitational

60-Meter Dash (Prelims): 7th - 6.92 seconds (First ever compeition, topped former Western Carolina standout and Olympic Silver Medalist Manteo Mitchell).

Plays wide receiver at Carson-Newman.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport athlete, Moore also competed in basketball and track.  He earned all-region first team honors on the football field. 

PERSONAL: The son of Bennie Moore.  He plans to study business at Carson-Newman. 

News mentions
Moore lands SAC Track Athlete of the Year
Moore lands SAC Track Athlete of the Year

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman sprinter Devon Moore (Baxley, Ga.) has been named the South Atlantic Conference’s Track Athlete of the Year, the league office announced Monday morning.

Moore's pair of first-team All-America sprints highlights C-N's NCAA Championships finale
Moore's pair of first-team All-America sprints highlights C-N's NCAA Championships finale

KINGSVILLE, Texas – Devon Moore (Baxley, Ga.) tallied two of Carson-Newman’s three All-America plaudits in the final day of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships on Saturday night at Javelinas Stadium.

McDermott masters triple jump pacing day two at track nationals
McDermott masters triple jump pacing day two at track nationals

KINGSVILLE, Texas – Jahvad McDermott secured second-team All-American honors with a person collegiate best 15.31 meter jump in the triple jump Friday evening at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships Thursday at Javelinas Stadium.

Luke Greer runs in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA National Championship Meet. 

Photo Credits: Joshua Manck - TAMU-Commerce
Greer’s 10K headlines day one at NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships

KINGSVILLE, Texas – In spite of being seeded 17th in the 10,000 meters, Luke Greer blazed a trail into the hot Texas night and onto the podium at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships Thursday at Javelinas Stadium.

Track and Field athletes gear up for the National stage this weekend
Track and Field athletes gear up for the National stage this weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. -- Carson-Newman prepares to send four Track and Field student-athletes to the 2019 NCAA National Championships that will take place over the next three days. The Championships will be hosted by the University of Texas A&M University at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Texas.

Needs named USTFCCCA Southeast Region Coach of the Year
Needs named USTFCCCA Southeast Region Coach of the Year

NEW ORLEANS - It's been a pretty good week to be Carson-Newman Director of Track and Field David Needs.

Four Eagles punch ticket to nationals in six events
Four Eagles punch ticket to nationals in six events

INDIANAPOLIS - A school-record four track and field athletes will represent Carson-Newman in six events at the NCAA National Championship Outdoor Track and Field Meet May 23-25 in Kingsville, Texas.

Across the board effort places C-N in third and fourth at SAC Championships
Across the board effort places C-N in third and fourth at SAC Championships

HICKORY, N.C. - Battling weather conditions and schedules changes throughout the week, Carson-Newman banded together as the men’s team earned a third-place finish for the second time this year with the women finishing at No. 4 in the team standings at the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships from the Irwin Belk Track at The Moretz Sports Athletic Complex.

Greer, Zadroga lead podium-filled day at SAC Championships
Greer, Zadroga lead podium-filled day at SAC Championships

HICKORY, N.C. - Seven Carson-Newman athletes medaled on day one of the South Atlantic Conference Championships as two of those Eagles earned league titles following Thursday's events from the Irwin Belk Track at The Moretz Sports Athletic Complex.

The accolades keep pouring in for Moore who earns conference and national recognition
The accolades keep pouring in for Moore who earns conference and national recognition

ROCK HILL, S.C. - With the arguably the school’s best run in the Division II era over the weekend, Devon Moore has been named a National Athlete of the Week as well as the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week following his performance at the Tennessee Relays. He becomes the first Eagle in the program’s history to receive national recognition.

ESPN spotlight doesn't phase Moore at the Tennessee Relays
ESPN spotlight doesn't phase Moore at the Tennessee Relays

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A school record that stood for three years was broken on Friday afternoon at Tom Black Track at Laporte Stadium as Carson-Newman’s Devon Moore dusted Division I competition in the 100-meter dash posting a time of 10.12 seconds to collect the victory at the Tennessee Relays.

Three meets await Eagles this weekend in prep for league championships
Three meets await Eagles this weekend in prep for league championships

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - With the South Atlantic Conference Outdoor Championships one week away, Carson-Newman Track & Field will split athletes between three different events this weekend.

Needs' unit riding high in return to Hickory
Needs' unit riding high in return to Hickory

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Coming off what was arguably their best meet in recent history, Carson-Newman returns to competition this weekend when they head to Hickory, N.C. for the second time this season for Lenoir-Rhyne Classic on Saturday, April 6 from the Irwin Belk Track at The Moretz Sports Athletic Complex.

Trio of Eagles earn SAC Athlete of the Week plaudits Tuesday
Trio of Eagles earn SAC Athlete of the Week plaudits Tuesday

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Coming off a stellar weekend in the Montreat College Invitational, Carson-Newman Track & Field occupied three of the four Athlete of the Week honors from the South Atlantic Conference after the league’s announcement on Tuesday morning.

Eagles bring home program records, 10 first-place finishes following Montreat Invite
Eagles bring home program records, 10 first-place finishes following Montreat Invite

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. - Carson-Newman hit double-digit victories on Saturday, March 30 at the Montreat College Invitational from Pulliam Stadium/Howard Fisher Memorial Field to break a program record for most first-place finishes in the last five years.

C-N's Moore starts outdoor season with a bang, earns SAC weekly honor
C-N's Moore starts outdoor season with a bang, earns SAC weekly honor

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Following the first outdoor meet of his career as an Eagle, sophomore sprinter Devon Moore was named the South Atlantic Conference Track Athlete of the Week on Tuesday, March 19 by the league office.

Moore owns best time in D2, four other Eagles grab victories in Hickory
Moore owns best time in D2, four other Eagles grab victories in Hickory

HICKORY, N.C. - Entering its first outdoor meet of the season, Carson-Newman Track & Field wasted no time making their presence known as Devon Moore already owns the fastest time in the 100-meter dash following day one of the Southside Power & Fitness Invitational at Lenoir-Rhyne.

Eagles outdoor campaign opens in Hickory this weekend
Eagles outdoor campaign opens in Hickory this weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - With the indoor season coming to a close last weekend, Carson-Newman Track & Field wastes no time as it opens up the outdoor season this weekend with a trip to Lenoir-Rhyne for the Southside Power & Fitness Invitational on March 15-16 from the Irwin Belk Track at The Moretz Sports Athletic Complex.

McDermott, Moore become first indoor All-Americans in their respective events on Saturday
McDermott, Moore become first indoor All-Americans in their respective events on Saturday

PITTSBURG, Kan. - After Luke Greer took second-team All-America honors in day one of the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships, all three Carson-Newman competitors earned the accolade following Saturday’s performances from Devon Moore and Jahvad McDermott at the Robert W. Plaster Center.

Moore enters finals, Greer bolsters resume on day one of National Championships
Moore enters finals, Greer bolsters resume on day one of National Championships

PITTSBURG, Kan. - Sophomore sprinter Devon Moore clocked in with a time of 6.78 seconds in the 60-meter dash for a sixth-overall finish and Luke Greer added to his long resume on Friday at the NCAA Division II Track & Field Championships inside the confines of the Robert W. Plaster Center.

Eyes set on repeat performance in the National Championships for C-N this weekend
Eyes set on repeat performance in the National Championships for C-N this weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - In its 2018 trip to the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships, Carson-Newman came away with a National Champion and two additional All-America performances. Three Eagles will have a chance to follow up a historic year this weekend in Pittsburg, Kan. on March 7-8 at the Robert W. Plaster Center.

Trio of Eagles punch ticket to Pittsburg
Trio of Eagles punch ticket to Pittsburg

INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Committee has announced the participants for the 2019 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships as three Carson-Newman male athletes earn the right to compete against the top talent in the nation.

Half dozen Eagles earn USTFCCCA All-Region plaudits on Tuesday
Half dozen Eagles earn USTFCCCA All-Region plaudits on Tuesday

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the All-Region honorees for the 2019 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field season on Tuesday as Carson-Newman had a total of six student-athletes on the list.

Greer, McDermott highlight long list of performances in final day of SAC Indoor Championships
Greer, McDermott highlight long list of performances in final day of SAC Indoor Championships

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. - With the second South Atlantic Conference Indoor Championships in the books, Carson-Newman Track & Field came away with one of its best league finishes as a collective following Sunday, Feb. 24’s finale from the JDL Fast Track.

Greer takes home championship as promising day fuels Eagles
Greer takes home championship as promising day fuels Eagles

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. - The South Atlantic Conference day one of its second-ever indoor championships on Saturday, Feb. 23 from the JDL Fast Track as Carson-Newman put a number of individuals in operation for tomorrow's finale.

Eagles aim for a repeat performance heading into the SAC Indoor Championships
Eagles aim for a repeat performance heading into the SAC Indoor Championships

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - With the arrival of the second South Atlantic Conference Indoor Championships in the league’s history, Carson-Newman Track & Field heads to Winston Salem, N.C. for the meet on Feb. 23-24 from the JDL Fast Track.

C-N competes with the top tier athletes in final meet before league championships
C-N competes with the top tier athletes in final meet before league championships

COLUMBIA, S.C. - In a one day trip to the University of South Carolina, David Needs’ program competed in its final meet prior to the South Atlantic Conference Indoor Championships at the USC Indoor Open on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Carolina Indoor Track & Field Complex.

Eight Eagles eclipse new best times in final day
Eight Eagles eclipse new best times in final day

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - The final day of the East Tennessee State Buccaneer Invitational from the David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field came to a close on Saturday as Carson-Newman fought through injuries in its continued preparation for the South Atlantic Conference Championships at the end of the month.

Moore, Eagles turn heads in day one of ETSU Invite
Moore, Eagles turn heads in day one of ETSU Invite

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – In its second trip to East Tennessee State University in three weeks, Carson-Newman Track & Field has day one of the ETSU Invitational in the books from the David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field.

Greer breaks two school records, Eagles momentous in final day of invitational
Greer breaks two school records, Eagles momentous in final day of invitational

SALEM, Va. - Following the team’s lone event win in the men’s high jump thanks to Jahvad McDermott in day one of the Finn Pincus Invitational, Carson-Newman Track & Field had a plethora of Eagles grab first-place honors in the final day of the meet on Saturday at Roanoke College.

Trip back to Virginia awaits C-N for the second time this campaign
Trip back to Virginia awaits C-N for the second time this campaign

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - Coach David Needs and the Carson-Newman Track & Field program return to Salem, Va. for the second time during the indoor season for the two-day Finn Pincus Invitational at Roanoke College from Jan. 25-26.

C-N stands tough following first meet in 40 days
C-N stands tough following first meet in 40 days

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The first chapter of the 2019 season for Carson-Newman Track & Field has come to a close at the East Tennessee State Invitational in which the Eagles provided stellar performances for the second consecutive day.

McDermott, Moore highlight day one of the ETSU Invite
McDermott, Moore highlight day one of the ETSU Invite

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Day one of the two-day 2019 East Tennessee State University Invitational commenced on Friday evening in Carson-Newman’s first meet of the New Year as Jahvad McDermott and Devon Moore brought on standout performances. Today was the first competition for the Eagles since the indoor season began on Dec. 1-2 in Salem, Va. at Roanoke College.

C-N Track & Field hits the ground running this weekend for the first time in over a month
C-N Track & Field hits the ground running this weekend for the first time in over a month

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman Track & Field prepares for its first meet of the New Year this weekend when they head to East Tennessee State for 2019 ETSU Invitational at the David E. Walker Track at Gentry Field. The first event of the weekend is set to take place Friday, Jan. 11 at 8:45 a.m.

Conference coaches vote C-N men and women fourth in indoor preseason polls
Conference coaches vote C-N men and women fourth in indoor preseason polls

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Following the South Atlantic Conference’s announcement of the preseason indoor track & field polls on Monday morning, both the men’s and women’s Carson-Newman programs hold the No. 4 position. 

Needs' group kicks off 2018-19 with the Roanoke Invitational
Needs' group kicks off 2018-19 with the Roanoke Invitational

Following its appearance 365 days ago, the Eagles broke six school records over the two-day meet. Notably, five of the six program high times include athletes who will return to the team. Currently, 22 of the program’s records are held by athletes on this year’s team.