Bourbon County Colonels and Lady Colonels Primed for KHSAA 2A State Indoor Track Championships

Multiple top-seeded athletes and nationally-qualified relays give Bourbon County high hopes for team titles.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Bourbon County Colonels and Lady Colonels track and field teams are poised for a strong showing at the upcoming KHSAA 2A State Indoor Track & Field Championships in Louisville. With multiple top-seeded athletes, nationally-qualified relay teams, and a deep roster of qualifiers, both squads are positioned to contend for team titles in the Class 2A competition.

Why it matters

Bourbon County has established itself as a powerhouse in Kentucky high school track and field, and the indoor state meet represents a crucial opportunity for the Colonels and Lady Colonels to showcase their depth and talent against the state's best. A successful performance could propel the programs to new heights and cement their status as perennial contenders.

The details

The Colonels enter the meet with several standout performers, including senior Christopher Wells, who has qualified nationally in the mile, two-mile, and 5K, and senior Jacob Ezell, who has earned a national berth in the 60-meter dash. Senior Marleigh Estes has also qualified nationally in both the 800 and the two-mile. The boys' 4x800 relay team has also punched its ticket to nationals. On the girls' side, the Lady Colonels' 4x200, 4x400, and 4x800 relay teams are all ranked second in the state, and the boys' 4x800 relay holds a No. 2 seed as well.

  • The 2026 KHSAA State Indoor Track & Field Championships will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • The 1A and 3A meets were already completed earlier in the week, with the Class 2A competition closing out the three-day indoor showcase.

The players

Christopher Wells

A senior at Bourbon County, Wells has qualified nationally in the mile, two-mile, and 5K events.

Jacob Ezell

A senior at Bourbon County, Ezell has earned a national berth in the 60-meter dash.

Marleigh Estes

A senior at Bourbon County, Estes has qualified nationally in both the 800 and the two-mile events.

Bourbon County Colonels

The boys' track and field team at Bourbon County, which captured the CKC Championship and is poised to contend for a state team title.

Bourbon County Lady Colonels

The girls' track and field team at Bourbon County, which finished as runner-up in the CKC Championship and is also in contention for a state team title.

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