Breckinridge County Track Stars Shine at Central Hardin Meet

Junior Paxton DeWitt wins gold in two events, 4x100 relay team also takes first place

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:39pm

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The Breckinridge County High School Track Team competed at the Bruin Gold Medal Meet at Central Hardin on Friday, with several standout performances. Junior Paxton DeWitt took first place in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump events, while the 4-by-100 relay team of DeWitt, Walter Hopper, Donald Gibson and Tyler Davis also claimed the gold medal.

Why it matters

This early-season meet at Central Hardin provides an important benchmark for Breckinridge County's track and field program, which has high hopes of contending for regional and state titles this year. The team's strong showing signals they are on the right track to achieve those goals.

The details

DeWitt, one of the team's top returning athletes, continued his dominant performances by winning the Long Jump and Triple Jump events. The 4x100 relay squad also delivered an impressive victory, showcasing the depth and talent of the Breckinridge County track team.

  • The Bruin Gold Medal Meet took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Paxton DeWitt

A junior at Breckinridge County High School who won gold medals in the Long Jump and Triple Jump events.

Walter Hopper

A member of the Breckinridge County 4x100 relay team that won the gold medal.

Donald Gibson

A member of the Breckinridge County 4x100 relay team that won the gold medal.

Tyler Davis

A member of the Breckinridge County 4x100 relay team that won the gold medal.

Breckinridge County High School Track Team

The high school track and field team from Breckinridge County, Kentucky that competed at the Bruin Gold Medal Meet.

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What’s next

The Breckinridge County track team will look to build on their strong performances at the Bruin Gold Medal Meet as they prepare for upcoming regional and state championship competitions.

The takeaway

Breckinridge County's track and field program is off to an impressive start this season, with standout individual efforts and a dominant relay team performance signaling their potential to contend for titles at the highest levels of Kentucky high school competition.