Area teams compete at George/Love Relays meet

Clovis High boys finish fourth, Portales High sixth in meet shortened by rain

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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The annual George/Love Relays track and field meet at Eastern New Mexico University was cut short due to rain, but area teams still had some strong individual and relay performances. Clovis High's boys finished fourth, while host Portales High was sixth in the team standings. Several athletes from Clovis, Portales, Texico, and Tucumcari had top finishes in various events.

Why it matters

The George/Love Relays is a key early-season meet for high school track and field teams in eastern New Mexico, providing an opportunity for athletes to compete against a variety of opponents and gauge their progress ahead of the state championships in May. Despite the weather disrupting the full schedule, the meet still offered valuable experience and highlighted some of the top talent in the region.

The details

Due to rain, the boys pole vault, girls shot put, and the final five track events for both boys and girls were not completed at the George/Love Relays. In the events that were held, Clovis High's boys finished fourth as a team with 45 points, behind champion Artesia (49 points) and runner-up Hobbs (46). Portales High was sixth with 35 team points. Clovis had strong individual performances, including a second-place finish by Joshua Foggie in the 100-meter dash and a runner-up showing by Santiago Verdugo in the 400. For Portales, Sean Montiel won the boys 400. In the relays, Portales was first and Clovis second in the 800 relay, while the two schools tied for second in the 400 relay.

  • The George/Love Relays track and field meet took place on Friday, April 15, 2026 at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.
  • Due to rain, several events were not completed, including the boys pole vault, girls shot put, and the final five track events for both boys and girls.

The players

Clovis High School

A high school located in Clovis, New Mexico that competed in the George/Love Relays meet.

Portales High School

The host school for the George/Love Relays meet, located in Portales, New Mexico.

Sean Montiel

A Portales High School athlete who won the boys 400-meter dash event.

Joshua Foggie

A Clovis High School athlete who finished second in the boys 100-meter dash.

Santiago Verdugo

A Clovis High School athlete who finished second in the boys 400-meter dash.

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What they’re saying

“Weather-wise, it was good until it wasn't. We had some goals that we wanted to hit. But overall, I was pleased with the meet.”

— Mark Sena, Clovis High School coach

“The 4 x 2 (800 relay) was the highlight. We've been trying all season to get it in. We're not the most talented kids, but my kids run hard.”

— Quintin Wilson, Portales High School coach

“Keaton just puts in a lot of time, and has put in a lot of work since his freshman year to get to where he is now. He'll watch himself jump and re-jump on video. He studies his technique and is always ready to go out there and jump.”

— Jasmine Davalos, Texico High School coach

What’s next

The teams that competed at the George/Love Relays will continue their seasons, with the state track and field championships scheduled for May.

The takeaway

Despite the weather disrupting the full schedule of events, the George/Love Relays provided a valuable early-season competition for high school track and field teams in eastern New Mexico. The meet highlighted some of the top individual and relay talent in the region, offering a preview of what fans can expect to see at the upcoming state championships.