Lady Colonels Finish 15th at Invitational of the South

Christian County High School track and field team competes at Marshall County High School meet

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:18am

A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting various track and field events, conveying the dynamic nature of the high school competition.A cubist interpretation of the Christian County Lady Colonels' performance at the Invitational of the South track and field meet, capturing the energy and movement of the competition.Henderson Today

The Christian County Lady Colonels track and field team finished in 15th place at the Invitational of the South meet held at Marshall County High School on Saturday. The Lady Colonels scored 15 points, finishing one point behind 14th-place Graves County and 1.5 points behind Henderson County.

Why it matters

This annual invitational track and field meet is a key early-season competition for high school teams in the region, providing an opportunity to assess their performance and progress ahead of the postseason.

The details

The Lady Colonels had several strong individual performances, including season-best times in the 100m, 200m, and 400m races, as well as the 800m and 1600m distance events. In the field events, Carlie Hobson placed 7th in the shot put and 9th in the discus, while Kaliyah Leavell led the team in the long jump with a season-best mark.

  • The Invitational of the South was held on Saturday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Christian County Lady Colonels

The girls' track and field team from Christian County High School in Henderson, Kentucky.

Marshall County High School

The host school for the Invitational of the South track and field meet.

Genesis McGee

A Christian County runner who posted a season-best time of 14.44 in the 100m preliminaries.

Kacsidy Quarles

A Christian County runner who posted a season-best time of 14.48 in the 100m preliminaries.

Aubree Cline

A Christian County runner who led the team in the 800m and 1600m distance events.

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What they’re saying

“The Lady Colonels had several strong individual performances, including season-best times in the 100m, 200m, and 400m races, as well as the 800m and 1600m distance events.”

— Scott Brown, Author

What’s next

The Lady Colonels will look to build on their performance at the Invitational of the South as they prepare for the upcoming regional and state track and field championships.

The takeaway

Despite finishing 15th, the Christian County Lady Colonels showed promising individual performances that could bode well for their chances at future meets and the postseason. The team's ability to post several season-best times indicates they are making progress and have potential for continued improvement.