West Point boys, Cold Springs girls claim county track titles

Fallin, Swidecki earn MVP honors at Cullman County Championship

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:30pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a high school track and field competition, with the athletes and events fragmented into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette, capturing the energy and competitive spirit of the event.The Cullman County Track and Field Championship showcased the region's top high school talent, with West Point and Cold Springs continuing their athletic dominance.West Point Today

The West Point boys and Cold Springs girls teams dominated the competition at the Cullman County Track and Field Championship on Wednesday. West Point's boys secured their second straight title with 170 team points, while Cold Springs' girls claimed their 21st consecutive county championship with 218 points. Asa Sutter, Malik Howell, and Rush Lamar led the way for West Point, while Reese Swidecki and Ivy Johnson were standouts for the Cold Springs girls.

Why it matters

The Cullman County Championship is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top track and field talent in the region. West Point and Cold Springs have established themselves as consistent powerhouses, with the Cold Springs girls team extending their remarkable streak of county titles. These results highlight the depth of talent and competitive spirit within Cullman County's track and field programs.

The details

West Point's boys team was led by individual event winners Asa Sutter (triple jump, 110-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles), Malik Howell (shot put), and Rush Lamar (200-meter dash). The Cold Springs girls were paced by Reese Swidecki, who won the 3,200-meter run, 1,600-meter run, 800-meter run, and 200-meter dash, and Ivy Johnson, who claimed victories in the javelin ambulatory, 400-meter ambulatory, 100-meter ambulatory, and 200-meter ambulatory events. The Eagles also got gold medals from Makenna Taylor (shot put, discus), Ella Dickerson (triple jump), Ryleigh Wright (pole vault), Macie Huffstutler (400-meter dash), and their 4x800-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams.

  • The Cullman County Track and Field Championship was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Asa Sutter

A West Point athlete who won the triple jump, 110-meter hurdles, and 300-meter hurdles events.

Malik Howell

A West Point athlete who won the shot put event.

Rush Lamar

A West Point athlete who won the 200-meter dash event.

Reese Swidecki

A Cold Springs athlete who won the 3,200-meter run, 1,600-meter run, 800-meter run, and 200-meter dash events.

Ivy Johnson

A Cold Springs athlete who won the javelin ambulatory, 400-meter ambulatory, 100-meter ambulatory, and 200-meter ambulatory events.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Cullman County Track and Field Championship showcased the impressive depth and talent of the region's high school track and field programs, with West Point and Cold Springs continuing to assert their dominance. These results highlight the competitive spirit and dedication of the student-athletes, coaches, and communities that support these programs.