Bailey Sets School Record in Daviess County 100m Win

Christian County junior sprinter Satona Bailey breaks his own school record in the 100m dash

Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:39am

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Christian County junior Satona Bailey won the 100-meter dash at the Daviess County Invitational track meet, setting a new school record with a time of 10.80 seconds. Bailey also won the 200-meter dash and was part of Christian County's second-place 400-meter relay team.

Why it matters

Bailey's record-breaking performance cements his status as the fastest sprinter in Christian County history, and he will look to continue improving his times in the lead-up to the state championships.

The details

Bailey won the 100-meter dash in 10.80 seconds, breaking his own previous school record of 10.97 seconds. He also won the 200-meter dash in 22.42 seconds, the fourth-fastest time in school history. In addition, Bailey was part of Christian County's 400-meter relay team that finished second with a time of 44.72 seconds.

  • On April 19, 2026, Bailey set the new school record in the 100-meter dash at the Daviess County Invitational.
  • Bailey has now run the three fastest 100-meter times in Christian County history, with his previous records coming at the 2024 region meet and the 2025 state meet.

The players

Satona Bailey

A junior sprinter at Christian County High School who is the fastest sprinter in school history.

Tre Blanton

The previous record holder in the 200-meter dash for Christian County High School, with a time of 22.21 seconds run in 2023.

Christian County High School

The high school that Satona Bailey attends and competes for, known for its strong track and field program.

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What they’re saying

“Bailey further cemented his status as the fastest sprinter in school history with a record-breaking performance at Saturday's Daviess County Invitational.”

— Scott Brown, Author

What’s next

Bailey will look to continue improving his times in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes over the next month, with the goal of breaking the school record in the 200-meter as well before the state championships.

The takeaway

Satona Bailey's record-breaking performance at the Daviess County Invitational solidifies his place as the fastest sprinter in Christian County High School history, and he will aim to leave an even greater legacy by the end of the season.