Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons Earn Top-15 Finish at Invitational of the South

Standout performances from Colin Civils, Manny Burris, and Kaleb Dunkley lead the way for the Maroons

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:39am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting high school track and field athletes in motion, with sharp geometric planes of color representing the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons' uniforms and equipment on the field.The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons' top-15 finish at the Invitational of the South showcases the team's depth and talent across multiple track and field events.Madisonville Today

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons track and field team had a strong showing at the Invitational of the South meet at Marshall County High School on Saturday, finishing in the top 15 overall. The team was led by impressive individual performances from sprinters Colin Civils and Manny Burris, as well as distance runner Kaleb Dunkley.

Why it matters

This top-15 finish at a major regional invitational meet is an encouraging sign for the Maroons as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. The team's ability to compete against some of the top programs in the area bodes well for their chances of qualifying multiple athletes for the state championships.

The details

In the running events, Civils placed fourth in the 100-meter dash finals with a personal-best time of 11.53 seconds, while Burris finished seventh in 11.63. Burris also had a strong showing in the 200 meters, placing 12th with a season-best 23.90. Freshman Trevor Fox set a personal record in the 400 meters at 59.12. On the distance side, Dunkley placed third in the 1600 meters with a personal-best 4:58.99. In the field events, Kadence Price led the way for the Maroons with a seventh-place finish in the discus at 118-2, a personal best.

  • The Invitational of the South meet took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026 at Marshall County High School.

The players

Colin Civils

A sprinter for the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons who finished fourth in the 100-meter dash finals with a personal-best time of 11.53 seconds.

Manny Burris

A sprinter for the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons who finished seventh in the 100-meter dash finals with a time of 11.63 seconds and also placed 12th in the 200 meters with a season-best 23.90.

Kaleb Dunkley

A distance runner for the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons who placed third in the 1600 meters with a personal-best time of 4:58.99.

Kadence Price

A field athlete for the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons who finished seventh in the discus with a personal-best throw of 118-2.

Lucas Wilson

A field athlete for the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons who finished ninth in the discus with a personal-best throw of 108-11 and also competed in the shot put.

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What they’re saying

“This top-15 finish at a major regional invitational meet is an encouraging sign for the Maroons as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason.”

— Todd Griffin, Author

What’s next

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons will look to carry this momentum into the upcoming regional and state championship meets as they aim to qualify more athletes for the state finals.

The takeaway

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons track and field team demonstrated their depth and talent at the Invitational of the South, with several athletes posting personal-best performances and the team earning a top-15 finish. This strong showing should give the Maroons confidence as they prepare for the postseason and look to send a large contingent to the state championships.