Riverside Bulldogs Shine at Audubon Early Bird Track Meet

Riverside boys' track team looks to build on last year's 4th place state finish

Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:38pm

The Riverside boys' track team, which placed 4th in the Iowa Class 1A state track meet last year, showed they haven't lost a step by putting in a strong performance at the Audubon Early Bird meet on Tuesday. Despite losing some key seniors to graduation, other talented athletes have stepped up to fill those roles for the Bulldogs.

Why it matters

Riverside's performance at the Early Bird meet suggests they will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming track season, as they look to build on their impressive 4th place state finish from a year ago. The Bulldogs' ability to reload with new talent after losing key seniors is a testament to the strength of their program.

The details

At the Audubon Early Bird meet, the Riverside boys' track team put together a solid overall showing, indicating they will be a contender again this season despite graduating some top talent. The Bulldogs were able to plug in new athletes to fill the gaps left by their departed seniors.

  • The Audubon Early Bird meet took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Riverside Bulldogs

The boys' track team from Riverside High School, which placed 4th in the Iowa Class 1A state track meet the previous year.

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The takeaway

Riverside's strong showing at the Audubon Early Bird meet indicates their boys' track program remains a force to be reckoned with, even after losing some key seniors to graduation. The Bulldogs' ability to reload with new talent suggests they will be a contender again this season as they look to build on their impressive 4th place state finish from a year ago.