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Union County Track Teams Open Season at Caldwell County Invitational
Braves finish 6th, Bravettes 7th at first meet of the year
Mar. 17, 2026 at 11:40pm
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The Union County track and field teams opened their 2026 outdoor season on Saturday at the Caldwell County 1st Flight Invitational. The Braves finished 6th overall, led by strong distance performances from Thomas Davis and Tristan Coy. The Bravettes placed 7th, paced by Addiston Thomas in the distance events.
Why it matters
This early-season meet provides an important benchmark for the Union County track programs as they look to build momentum and qualify athletes for postseason competition later in the year. The results showcase the teams' current strengths and areas for improvement as they prepare for the rest of the season.
The details
For the Braves, Thomas Davis won the 3,200-meter run and placed 3rd in the 1,600 meters, while Tristan Coy finished 2nd in the 1,600 and 5th in the 800. Other top Braves finishers included Braden Todd in the 400 and 800, Weston Lee in the sprints, and the 3,200-meter relay team. On the girls' side, Addiston Thomas led the Bravettes with a 2nd-place finish in the 3,200 and 4th in the 1,600. AdaBelle Hunter and Audrey Burgess also had strong showings in the middle distance events.
- The meet took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- It was the first outdoor track and field competition of the 2026 season for Union County.
The players
Thomas Davis
A distance runner for the Union County Braves who won the 3,200-meter run and placed 3rd in the 1,600 meters.
Tristan Coy
A distance runner for the Union County Braves who finished 2nd in the 1,600 meters and 5th in the 800 meters.
Addiston Thomas
A distance runner for the Union County Bravettes who placed 2nd in the 3,200-meter run and 4th in the 1,600 meters.
AdaBelle Hunter
A middle distance runner for the Union County Bravettes who finished 6th in the 800-meter run.
Audrey Burgess
A middle distance runner for the Union County Bravettes who placed 5th in the 400-meter dash.
The takeaway
This early-season meet provided a strong starting point for the Union County track and field teams, with the Braves and Bravettes showcasing their depth in the distance and middle distance events. As the season progresses, the teams will look to build on these early results and qualify more athletes for the postseason.
