Oxford, Alexandria Lead After Day 1 of Calhoun County Track Meet

Boys and girls teams from Oxford and Alexandria sit atop the standings after the first day of competition.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:49am

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The Calhoun County track and field championships are underway at Choccolocco Park, with the Oxford boys and Alexandria girls holding the lead after the first day of competition. Oxford's boys lead Alexandria 56-40 through six of 18 events, while Alexandria's girls lead Oxford 44-4 in the overall standings.

Why it matters

The Calhoun County track meet is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school talent in the region. The results from the first day provide an early indication of which teams and athletes are poised to contend for county titles.

The details

On the boys' side, Oxford's Xavier Endicott won the discus throw with a mark of 155 feet, 2 inches, and the Yellow Jackets' 4x800 relay team also took first place. Alexandria's Evan White won the high jump at 5 feet, 10 inches. For the girls, Alexandria's 4x800 relay team claimed victory, and Denver Browning of Alexandria placed second in the pole vault at 8 feet. Oxford's Lamaria Gray, Caitlyn McVay, and the 4x800 relay team all earned second-place finishes.

  • The Calhoun County track and field championships are taking place on April 14-15, 2026.
  • The meet will conclude on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Xavier Endicott

A student-athlete at Oxford High School who won the boys' discus throw event.

Evan White

A student-athlete at Alexandria High School who won the boys' high jump event.

Denver Browning

A student-athlete at Alexandria High School who placed second in the girls' pole vault event.

Lamaria Gray

A student-athlete at Oxford High School who placed second in the girls' 400-meter dash.

Caitlyn McVay

A student-athlete at Oxford High School who placed second in the girls' 1,600-meter run.

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What’s next

The Calhoun County track and field championships will conclude on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with the remaining 12 events to be contested.

The takeaway

The first day of the Calhoun County track meet has set the stage for an exciting conclusion, with the Oxford boys and Alexandria girls holding early leads in the team standings. The results so far highlight the depth of talent across the county and foreshadow a close battle for the overall championships.