Manhattan Track Teams Earn Runner-Up Finishes at Season Opener

Boys and girls squads place second at Avery Stiles Memorial Invitational in Boulder

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:43am

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The Manhattan High School track and field teams opened their season with strong performances at the Avery Stiles Memorial Invitational in Boulder, Colorado on Friday. Both the boys and girls squads earned runner-up finishes in the team standings at the competitive early-season meet.

Why it matters

This early-season invitational provides an important benchmark for the Manhattan teams as they look to build on their success from last year and compete for state championships. The results show the teams have the talent and depth to be contenders in their respective classifications.

The details

The Manhattan boys team finished second overall, led by several individual event winners. On the girls side, the Lady Bulldogs also took home a runner-up trophy, demonstrating the program's strength across multiple events and age groups.

  • The Avery Stiles Memorial Invitational took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Manhattan High School

A public high school located in Manhattan, Montana that fields competitive track and field teams in both boys' and girls' events.

Three Forks High School

A public high school located in Three Forks, Montana that also had teams competing at the Avery Stiles Memorial Invitational.

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What’s next

The Manhattan track teams will look to build on their strong season-opening performances as they continue their regular season schedule, with the goal of qualifying multiple athletes for the state championships later this spring.

The takeaway

Manhattan's track and field programs have established themselves as regional powers, with both the boys' and girls' teams showing the depth and talent to compete for state titles this season.