TC West Dominates Freeland Invitational Track Titles

Titans boys and girls teams sweep championships at annual Michigan high school meet.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes of bright red, blue, and yellow, conceptually representing the dynamic energy and competition of a high school track and field meet.Traverse City West's track and field teams showcase their depth and talent with a sweep of the Freeland Invitational championships.Traverse City Today

The Traverse City West boys and girls track and field teams both won championships at the Freeland Invitational on Saturday in Freeland, Michigan. The Titans put on a dominant performance, showcasing their depth and talent across multiple events.

Why it matters

Track and field is a key part of the spring sports season for many high schools in Michigan, and the Freeland Invitational is one of the premier early-season meets in the state. TC West's sweep of the boys and girls titles demonstrates the strength of their programs and sets them up as teams to watch as the season progresses.

The details

The Traverse City West boys team scored 151 points to win the invitational, while the girls team tallied 143 points for their championship. The Titans had multiple individual event winners, including senior sprinter Jayden Dobreff, who took first in the 100m and 200m dashes.

  • The Freeland Invitational track and field meet took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Traverse City West

A high school in Traverse City, Michigan that fields successful boys and girls track and field teams.

Jayden Dobreff

A senior sprinter for the Traverse City West boys track and field team who won the 100m and 200m dash events at the Freeland Invitational.

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What they’re saying

“Our teams really came together today and showed what we're capable of. This is just the start, and we're excited to keep building momentum as the season goes on.”

— Jayden Dobreff, Senior Sprinter, Traverse City West

What’s next

The Traverse City West track and field teams will look to continue their strong performances at the upcoming regional and state championship meets later this spring.

The takeaway

Traverse City West's dominant showing at the Freeland Invitational highlights the strength of their boys and girls track programs, which are poised for successful seasons as they chase conference, regional, and state titles.