North Forest senior Carde Moore is headed to the UIL 4A State track meet for the third straight year. Moore qualified after running 11.86 in the 100-meter and 24.71 in the 200-meter dash at the regional track meet.
“Carde is one heck of a runner. She is dedicated to her craft, confident and determined to give her all,” said North Forest track coach Clifton Terrell.
Moore is one of only four HISD athletes who punched their ticket to the state meet. Sean Armstrong who attends North Forest with Moore, is a sophomore and will be participating in the 400-meter dash. Kaleb Goodly, a senior at Houston Lamar, will be participating in the high jump. Laila Payne, a junior at Carnegie Vanguard, will be participating in both the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles.
“It feels great because we all worked hard. I’m excited to compete in my last high school state track meet,” said Moore.
Carde Moore
IG: @cardedaabraat_
Races: 100-meter, 200-meter, 4×100-meter relay
Height & weight: 4-feet-11, 100 pounds
Runner she studies: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Status: Committed to Texas Southern University
Favorite artist: Future
Favorite subjects: English, science
Shout-outs: God, Mom, Dad, Coach Terell & Coach Clark
This final trip to state marks Moore’s third straight year going to state. After battling through injury her junior season, Moore took home the silver medal in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.89 seconds. Now, injury-free her entire senior season, Moore hopes to take home the gold medal in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash.
“After my junior season, I allowed my body to rest, so I didn’t participate in summer track. I began training again in December and God blessed me this year to be injury-free. This allowed me to stay focused on my health and technique,” said Moore.
During her senior season, Moore became the District, Area and Regional champion in both events.
“I might be small, but I pack a lot of punch when it comes down to running track,” said Moore.
Next season Moore will be attending Texas Southern University on a track scholarship where she will be competing in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash.
“Texas Southern was the perfect fit for me because I enjoyed my visit. The team felt like family and I felt at home. Coach Pauline Banks was open and honest with how I should see things not just as an athlete but as a student as well,” said Moore.
When looking to inspire the next group of athletes to focus on their goals and continue pushing through tough times, Moore echoes the advice given to her by Coach Clark.
“We are here to work hard, run and win a state ring. It’s not over until we get it,” said Moore.
