CLARKSVILLE, TN – Screaming Eagles Youth Cycling rider Luke Doggett capped an undefeated 2026 racing season with a first-place finish in the JV1 Boys division at the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Central Regional Championships on Sunday, November 8, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Held at Centennial Park, the Nov. 7-8 championship brought together student-athletes from 12 NICA leagues across the central United States for a weekend of mountain bike racing, camaraderie, and competition.
Doggett, a sophomore, entered the regional championship following an undefeated Tennessee racing season, winning all five JV1 races and securing the Tennessee State Championship in Chattanooga on Oct. 25. His victory in Arkansas adds another championship to an impressive record that includes back-to-back Tennessee state titles, having won the JV2 division in 2025 before advancing to JV1 this year.
“I couldn’t be more proud of Luke this season,” said Screaming Eagles Head Coach Ronda Jacoby. “Competing in JV1 as a sophomore, he won every state race before carrying that grit into regionals to clinch the regional championship. As one of the oldest riders on our team, Luke has become a role model for his teammates. They look up to him because of how he leads by example, showing younger riders what can be achieved through dedication, perseverance, and hard work.”
Jacoby added, “His victories this season are impressive, but his commitment behind them demonstrates what it means to set goals, remain focused, and consistently give his best. He is a positive influence for our entire team.”
Tennessee riders also delivered a strong collective performance at Regionals, finishing fourth overall among the 12 participating leagues. The result reflects the combined efforts of student-athletes representing teams throughout the state.
For the Screaming Eagles, Doggett’s regional championship marks another milestone in a successful season. The Clarksville-area team recently celebrated a third-place finish in the Tennessee Division 2 Middle School team standings, along with individual podium finishes, personal bests, and recognition for riders’ contributions to trail maintenance.
The Screaming Eagles Youth Cycling Team serves student-athletes in Montgomery, Robertson and Northern Cheatham Counties, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, leadership, and character through cycling.
Full regional race results: https://my.raceresult.com/433738/results.