Lady Blazers Produce Seven Season-Bests at Owensboro Invitational

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The University Heights Academy Lady Blazers track and field team produced seven season-best performances at the Owensboro Invitational on Thursday. The 800-meter relay team finished second with a season-best time, and several individual athletes also recorded top finishes and personal bests in sprints, hurdles, and field events.

Why it matters

The strong showing at the Owensboro Invitational demonstrates the depth and talent of the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers track and field team as they prepare for the upcoming regional and state championships. The team's ability to post multiple season-best times and finishes against quality competition bodes well for their postseason prospects.

The details

The 800-meter relay team of Emma Dill, Amoree Owens, Kendall Hancock, and Ajae Oatts finished second with a season-best time of 1:51.70. Oatts led the Lady Blazers in the sprints, taking fifth in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Hancock also had a pair of top-five finishes, including a season-best time in the 400-meter dash. In the hurdles, Dill recorded a third-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles and a fourth-place result in the 300-meter hurdles, both season bests. In the jumps, Palin Hampton placed third in the triple jump with a season-best mark and was fourth in the long jump.

• The Owensboro Invitational took place on Thursday, April 5, 2026.

What’s next

The University Heights Academy Lady Blazers will look to build on their strong performance at the Owensboro Invitational as they prepare for the upcoming regional and state track and field championships.