Houston-area Athletes Shine at 2026 UIL State Track and Field Championships

May 16, 2026 - 01:19

AUSTIN - The 2026 UIL state track and field championships wrapped up Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium, with Houston-area athletes bringing home a haul of medals across all classifications. From sprinters to throwers, the region's top competitors delivered standout performances under the Texas sun.

In Class 6A, Katy High School's girls relay team dominated the 4x400 meter, clocking a season-best 3:38.12 to claim gold. Senior sprinter Jasmine Carter also took second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.45, just 0.12 seconds behind the champion. On the boys side, Klein Collins junior Marcus Reed leaped 24 feet 6 inches to win the long jump, setting a new personal record.

Class 5A saw strong showings from Fort Bend Marshall, whose boys 4x100 team ran 40.78 to secure silver. Montgomery's Emma Torres earned gold in the girls 800 meters with a tactical 2:09.33, outkicking the field in the final 100 meters. In the throws, Manvel's David Nguyen won the boys shot put with a heave of 61 feet 2 inches.

Smaller schools also made noise. In 4A, Sweeny's girls 4x200 relay took bronze, while Refugio's boys 4x100 squad ran 42.15 for silver in 2A. The championships highlighted the depth of talent across the Houston area, with athletes from more than 30 schools earning medals over the three-day meet. Full results are available through the UIL website.