May 19, 2026
Mallard Creek Elevates Nyan Brown Track DQ Appeal to State Board


The viral Mallard Creek track disqualification is now being appealed to the NC State Board of Education's Independent Interscholastic Athletic Appeals Board. Ben McCormick and Joel Bryant, who witnessed the moment in person, share their view of the events, and J. Mike Blake helps to provide the larger context of what makes this situation different from other sports.