LEWISBURG- Greenbrier East High School distance running standout Neena McClintic is taking her talents to the next level, announcing her commitment to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she will continue her academic and athletic career while competing in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at the NCAA Division I level.
McClintic’s decision follows a recruiting process that attracted attention from numerous Division I programs. She received scholarship offers from the University of Louisville, Bowling Green State University, Marshall University, Coastal Carolina University, the University of Delaware, and Morehead State University.
Other programs that showed strong recruiting interest included Liberty University, Elon University, High Point University, Appalachian State University, Ohio University, Youngstown State University, and Kent State University, among others.
After weighing her opportunities, McClintic selected Miami University.
Among West Virginia’s All-Time Best:
A multiple-time First Team All-State selection in track and field, McClintic has become one of West Virginia’s leading high school distance runners. As a junior, she ran 4:54.95 in the 1600 meters, the ninth-fastest performance in West Virginia high school history, and recorded a 2:14 performance in the 800 meters, ranking 12th on the state’s all-time list.
She was also a member of Greenbrier East’s historic 2026 girls track and field team, which won the school’s first state championship. She was a member of Greenbrier East’s 4×400-meter relay team, which ran 3:56.47—the fastest girls’ 4×400-meter relay time in West Virginia high school history. McClintic also holds Greenbrier East school records in the 800, 1600, and 3200 meters and as a member of the 4×400 and 4×800-meter relay teams.
During her junior cross-country season, she reached the podium with a third-place finish at the West Virginia Class AAA State Cross Country Championships. At the highly regarded Virginia XC Showcase, she also set a 5,000- meter personal best of 18:07 against strong regional competition.
Senior-Year Goals:
McClintic hopes to break 18 minutes in the cross-country 5K and run under 4:50 in the 1600 meters during her senior year. She remains focused on finishing her Greenbrier East career strongly while preparing for the demands of Division I competition.
Faith, Family, and Gratitude:
“First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with the ability to run and for the opportunities He has given me. My faith has been an important part of my journey. I also want to thank my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone at Greenbrier East High School for their encouragement, support, and belief in me. I am extremely grateful for everyone who has helped me get to this point. I am excited about the opportunity to compete at the Division I level, continue improving as a runner, and begin this next chapter of my life.”
A New Chapter:
McClintic looks forward to representing Miami University in the Mid-American Conference. Her commitment reflects years of faith, dedication, and athletic achievement. She is expected to graduate from Greenbrier East in 2027 and begin her collegiate career that fall.
