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