Tuscola track star Rinker runs her way to state title

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May 25—A Tuscola High School track and field athlete has run to a state title and into the record books.

Senior Eva Rinker capped a stellar career for the Mountaineers with a state 3A title in the 1600-meter at the NCHSAA State Track and Field Championships on May 19 in Greensboro.

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