Dexter Track Teams Split with Pioneer

Boys win, girls fall in SEC Red dual meet

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:18pm

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The Dexter High School track and field teams hosted Ann Arbor Pioneer in a Southeastern Conference Red division dual meet, with the Dexter boys winning their competition while the Dexter girls fell to Pioneer.

Why it matters

Dual meets between local rivals are important early-season events that set the tone for the rest of the track and field season. The results will impact the teams' standings in the SEC Red division and their seeding for the upcoming league and regional championship meets.

The details

In the boys' competition, Dexter defeated Pioneer by a score of 82-54. The Dexter boys were led by strong performances from senior sprinter Aiden Harrington and junior distance runner Liam Dougherty. On the girls' side, Pioneer topped Dexter 72-64 in a closely contested meet.

  • The dual meet took place on April 18, 2026.

The players

Dexter High School

A public high school located in Dexter, Michigan that competes in the Southeastern Conference Red division.

Ann Arbor Pioneer High School

A public high school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that is a longtime rival of Dexter High School in the SEC Red.

Aiden Harrington

A senior sprinter on the Dexter boys' track and field team who had a strong performance in the dual meet.

Liam Dougherty

A junior distance runner on the Dexter boys' track and field team who contributed to the team's victory over Pioneer.

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What’s next

The Dexter and Pioneer track and field teams will next compete in the SEC Red division championship meet in early May.

The takeaway

This early-season dual meet between local rivals Dexter and Pioneer provided an exciting preview of the upcoming track and field season, with the Dexter boys demonstrating their strength while the Dexter girls fell just short against a tough Pioneer squad.