Several area athletes participated in the 2A regional track meet at Odessa on April 26-27 and have earned their right to advance state. University of Texas in Austin will host the state UIL state track and field meet on May 10-11.
The Bangs Lady Dragons mile relay ran their all time best of 4:05, placing first and claiming the regional title and advancing to state. Team members (pictured above) are Destaine Finley, Kylie Allen, Charly Lipsey and Liz Pettit. Coaches for the Lady Dragons are Michelle Allen, Kelly Lipsey, and Meredyth Meador.
Early Lady Longhorns also participated in the regional meet and will send three to state. Callie Campbell placed 3rd with a time of 12:21 in the 3200M run; Aubrey Horton threw a 37’8” placing 3rd in the shot put; and Chelsea Johnston placed 3rd in the 800M run with a time of 2:26. The Lady Horns are coached by Kristi Sandoval.Other local athletes who participated in the regional meet included the following:
Aubrey Horton, Early – Discus
Grant Gowdy, Early – 800M Run
Hannah McDaniel, Early – Triple Jump
Emily Harris – 100M Hurdles
Taylor Tomme, Bangs- High Jump
Bangs HS Sprint Relay- Destanie Finley, Kylie Allen, Callie Sprowls, Liz Pettit
Arryanna Zapata, Bangs – 800M Run
Charly Lipsey, Bangs – 100M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles
Destanie Finley, Bangs – 100M Run
Liz Pettit, Bangs – 400M Run
Katie Laird, Bangs – long jump, 200M Run
Kassidy Jones, Bangs – 1600M Run
Pictured below are Early athletes who qualified for state.
Aubrey Horton 3rd Shot Put
Callie Campbell, 3rd 3200M Run
Chelsea Johnston, 3rd 800M Run
