WINSTON-SALEM, NC -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has named Fayetteville State's Janya Moore the 2024-25 CIAA Indoor Track Athlete of the Year.

Janya, a sophomore pre-nursing major from Reidsville, NC,  has consistently demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season. She is the top-ranked 200-meter runner in the Atlantic Region with a time of 24.98 and ranks 8th in the 400 meters (57.73 seconds). 

Her remarkable performances include a 7.91-second finish in the 60 meters, a 24.98-second finish in the 200 meters (1st place at the JDL Early Bird Invitational), a 57.73-second finish in the 400 meters, and a 1:44.87 finish in the 600 meters. Notable achievements include a 2nd place finish in the 400 meters at the Camel City Sprints, a 1st place finish in the 200 meters at the Mondo College Invitational, and multiple top finishes in the 4x400 meter relays. Janya's consistent top finishes and her ability to excel in multiple events make her a standout athlete. Her dedication to her sport and her team is evident in her performances and her commitment to continuous improvement. 

Performance Highlights:

• 60 meters: 7.91 seconds
• 200 meters: 24.98 seconds (JDL Early Bird Invitational, 1st place and NCAA Division II Qualifying time)
• 400 meters: 58.00 seconds
• 600 meters: 1:44.87

Key Competitions and Results:

• Camel City Sprints (Feb 7, 2025):
  • 400 meters: 58.49 seconds (2nd place)
  • 4x400 meters: FS
• Marlin Invitational (Jan 31, 2025):
  • 200 meters: 25.55 seconds (6th place)
  • 400 meters: 58.93 seconds (4th place)
  • 4x400 meters: 4:07.97 (3rd place)
• Mondo College Invitational (Jan 18, 2025):
  • 200 meters: 25.27 seconds (1st place)
  • 4x400 meters: 4:03.76 (3rd place)
• JDL Early Bird Invitational (Dec 8, 2024):
  • 200 meters: 24.98 seconds (1st place)
  • 4x400 meters: 4:24.00 (6th place)
• Visit Winston-Salem College Kick-off (Dec 7, 2024):
  • 600 meters: 1:44.87 (10th place)
  • 4x400 meters: 4:10.48 (8th place)