Underwood Athlete Hits Drake Relays Standard, Treynor Star Eyes Relays

Lewis Central wins team title at local track and field meet

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:12pm

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Tayden Hull of Underwood High School hit the prestigious Drake Relays Blue Standard and set a new meet record at the Council Bluffs Boys track and field competition. Treynor's Cauy Konz won two events, while Lewis Central took the overall team title.

Why it matters

The Drake Relays are one of the most prestigious high school track and field events in the Midwest, and hitting the Blue Standard is a major accomplishment that can lead to national recognition and college recruitment opportunities. Treynor's Konz is now positioned as a top contender for the Drake Relays, while Lewis Central's team victory demonstrates their overall strength in the sport.

The details

Hull's record-breaking performance in the Council Bluffs meet came in the 400-meter dash, where he posted a time that met the stringent Drake Relays Blue Standard. Konz, a standout from Treynor High School, won both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events. The Lewis Central squad dominated the team competition, taking the overall title.

  • The Council Bluffs Boys track and field meet took place on April 16, 2026.
  • The Drake Relays are scheduled for the last weekend of April 2026.

The players

Tayden Hull

A student-athlete at Underwood High School who set a new meet record and hit the prestigious Drake Relays Blue Standard in the 400-meter dash.

Cauy Konz

A standout track and field competitor from Treynor High School who won the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events at the Council Bluffs meet.

Lewis Central

The high school that won the overall team title at the Council Bluffs Boys track and field competition.

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What they’re saying

“Hitting the Blue Standard at the Drake Relays is a huge accomplishment. Tayden has been working so hard, and I'm thrilled to see his dedication pay off.”

— Underwood Track Coach

“The Drake Relays are the big goal for me this season. I'm excited to compete against the best in the state and see how I measure up.”

— Cauy Konz, Treynor High School Athlete

What’s next

Konz will look to qualify for the prestigious Drake Relays in the coming weeks, while Hull has already secured his spot by hitting the Blue Standard. The state track and field championships are scheduled for late May.

The takeaway

This local meet showcased the rising talent in the region, with Underwood's Hull and Treynor's Konz emerging as top contenders for the upcoming Drake Relays. Lewis Central's team victory also demonstrates the strength of their overall track and field program.