Union County Athletes Earn State Track Medals

Crowdus takes 3rd in pole vault, Coy places 5th in 3200m

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Union County High School had two athletes earn medals at the KHSAA Class 2A State Indoor Track and Field Championships in Louisville on Thursday. Cooper Crowdus placed third in the pole vault with a height of 13 feet, while Tristan Coy finished fifth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 10:00.25, just missing his own school record.

Why it matters

Union County’s strong performance at the state indoor track meet showcases the talent and dedication of their student-athletes, and highlights the school’s commitment to developing well-rounded students through extracurricular activities.

The details

Cooper Crowdus earned a bronze medal in the pole vault by clearing 13 feet, while Tristan Coy narrowly missed his school record in the 3200-meter run, finishing fifth with a time of 10:00.25.

  • The KHSAA Class 2A State Indoor Track and Field Championships took place on Thursday, March 10, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

The players

Cooper Crowdus

A Union County High School athlete who placed third in the pole vault at the state indoor track meet.

Tristan Coy

A Union County High School athlete who placed fifth in the 3200-meter run at the state indoor track meet, just missing his own school record.

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The takeaway

Union County’s strong showing at the state indoor track meet demonstrates the school’s commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes and the positive impact that extracurricular activities can have on a student’s overall development.