Morgantown's Elecia McCurrie enters 2025 state track and field meet with her eyes forward
MORGANTOWN – Last year at the 2024 WVSSAC state track and field meet, Elecia McCurrie made an emphatic statement as a freshman by taking home three state titles and vaulted herself to the top of the rankings among the state's best sprinters.
This season, McCurrie has continued to lead the way. The sophomore speedster holds the fastest 100-meter dash time in the state in 2025 at 12.14, which she set at the Region I championship last week.
With the state meet this weekend, somewhere she has already made history and cemented her name, McCurrie says she is entering the 2025 version with a clear mind.
'Coming into this season, I knew what commitment it would take to achieve the goals I set for myself,' she said. 'This weekend is about not worrying about the pressure of being the state champion last season. It's a new season, competition, and state championship meet.'
Last season, McCurries captured the 100-meter title in Class A with a time of 12.26, slower than her state-best time of 12.14.
'Knowing that going into the weekend does nothing but motivate me more, honestly,' Elecia said. 'My goal is to set a new state-meet record, so knowing where I am now gives me confidence. My goal is never just to be in first place. Every time I step foot on the track, I'm not only racing against my opponents; I'm also racing against the clock. This weekend is no different. I aim to run for new personal bests and state records.'
McCurrie can also impact the meet when it comes to the team competition as well, as the Mohigans have struggled to earn points in the sprint events in the past. Just last season, MHS shared first place for the AAA girls team championship with Jefferson, but would've taken the title outright with success in the sprints.
With McCurrie being one of the strongest sprinters in the state, the Mohigans may have the difference they need to win the Class AAA team title.
'Going into my second state meet, I just want to first and foremost thank God for giving me the ability and strength to compete at this level in the sport I love,' McCurrie said. 'I just want to remain humble and healthy and give everything I've got.'
The girls' 100-meter dash finals will begin at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, with Class A, Class AA, and Class AAA.
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