North Carolina's Caroline Kirby had a simple goal at the beginning of the cross-country season.

“I just wanted to stay healthy,” the former two-time NCHSAA 3-A state champion at Roberson said.

The sophomore transfer from N.C. State has done that and much more. Kirby helped the Tar Heels earn an at-large berth to the NCAA Southeast Regional and there ran another solid race as UNC qualified for Monday's NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind.

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