Lewis Central Wins 10th Annual Council Bluffs Boys Invite

Glenwood finishes 2nd, Treynor 3rd, Atlantic 4th in annual track and field competition

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:23am

A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors depicting various track and field events and athletes in motion, conveying the excitement and intensity of the annual Council Bluffs Invitational.The Council Bluffs Invitational track meet highlights the region's top talent, with a cubist painting capturing the dynamic energy of the competition.Red Oak Today

The Lewis Central boys track team won the 10th Annual Council Bluffs Invitational on Thursday, finishing with 126.50 points. Glenwood was second with 96 points, followed by Treynor in third with 86.50 points and Atlantic in fourth with 84 points. Several individual athletes had strong performances, including wins by Lewis Central's Hunter Infanger in the shot put and Treynor's Cauy Konz in the 100 meters.

Why it matters

The Council Bluffs Invitational is one of the premier boys track and field events in western Iowa, drawing top teams and athletes from the region. The results provide an early look at which schools and individuals could be contenders for state titles later in the season.

The details

Lewis Central won the team title behind several strong individual and relay performances. The Titans placed first in the 800 sprint medley relay and second in the 4x100 meter relay. Individually, Lewis Central's Hunter Infanger won the shot put and placed second in the discus, while teammates Carter Thielen and Peyton Phippen finished second in the high jump and long jump, respectively. Glenwood was led by Aaden Lopez's win in the 110-meter hurdles and a victory in the 4x100 meter relay. Treynor got wins from Cauy Konz in the 100 meters and the shuttle hurdle relay team. Atlantic was paced by Ethan McNeal's first-place finish in the long jump and a win in the 4x400 meter relay.

  • The 10th Annual Council Bluffs Invitational boys track meet was held on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Lewis Central

The boys track and field team from Lewis Central High School, which won the team title at the Council Bluffs Invitational.

Glenwood

The boys track and field team from Glenwood High School, which finished second in the team competition.

Treynor

The boys track and field team from Treynor High School, which finished third in the team competition.

Atlantic

The boys track and field team from Atlantic High School, which finished fourth in the team competition.

Hunter Infanger

A student-athlete from Lewis Central High School who won the shot put and finished second in the discus.

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What they’re saying

“The Council Bluffs Invitational is always a great early-season test for our teams. The competition was fierce, and I'm proud of how our athletes rose to the challenge.”

— Tom Robinson, Reporter

What’s next

The top teams and individuals from the Council Bluffs Invitational will look to carry their momentum into the rest of the season, with the state track and field championships scheduled for late May.

The takeaway

The annual Council Bluffs Invitational showcases the depth of boys track and field talent in western Iowa, with several schools and athletes emerging as potential contenders for state titles later this spring.