Cortez Panthers Sweep Bob Archibeque Invite

Boys claim team title, girls take runner-up at annual track and field event.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:59pm

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, with blurred, energetic brushstrokes representing the dynamic motion and competitive spirit of a high school track and field event.Cortez High School's track and field teams flexed their regional dominance with a sweep of the Bob Archibeque Invitational titles.Cortez Today

The Cortez High School track and field teams had a dominant showing at the annual Bob Archibeque Invitational on Friday, with the boys team claiming the overall team title and the girls squad finishing as runners-up.

Why it matters

The Bob Archibeque Invite is one of the biggest high school track and field events in the region, drawing top talent from across southwest Colorado. Cortez's sweep of the team titles is a strong early-season statement about the strength of their programs and the potential for success at the state championships later this year.

The details

At the meet held at Panther Stadium in Cortez, the boys team from Cortez High School took first place overall, while the girls squad finished as the runner-up. Mancos High School also had a strong showing, earning nine medals across both the boys and girls competitions.

  • The Bob Archibeque Invitational track and field meet took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Cortez High School

A public high school located in Cortez, Colorado that fields boys and girls track and field teams.

Mancos High School

A public high school located in Mancos, Colorado that also competes in the regional track and field circuit.

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The takeaway

Cortez High School's dominant performance at the Bob Archibeque Invite signals that both their boys and girls track programs are poised for strong seasons and could be contenders for state championships later this year.