Union's Leilani Mays Dominates at John Ingram Twilight Track Meet

Mays wins three events, sets personal bests, and is named girls athlete of the meet

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:21am

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Leilani Mays of Union High School won three events, set personal bests in the 100-meter hurdles and 200 meters, and was selected as the girls athlete of the meet at the John Ingram Twilight track and field competition at Columbia River High School on Friday. Mays led the Union girls team to the team title.

Why it matters

Mays' impressive performance highlights the strength of Union's track and field program, which has produced several top athletes in recent years. Her dominance at this meet could foreshadow success at future regional and state championships.

The details

Mays won the 100-meter hurdles in 14.31 seconds, the 200 meters in 25.11 seconds, and the 100 meters in a season-best 12.19 seconds. Her Union teammate Ella Koch won the 800 meters and 1,600 meters, while Violet Heidt of Seton Catholic won the long jump and triple jump.

  • The John Ingram Twilight track and field meet took place on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Leilani Mays

A standout track and field athlete for Union High School who won three events and was named the girls athlete of the meet at the John Ingram Twilight competition.

Ella Koch

A Union High School track and field athlete who won the 800 meters and 1,600 meters events at the John Ingram Twilight meet.

Violet Heidt

A track and field athlete for Seton Catholic High School who won the long jump and triple jump events at the John Ingram Twilight meet.

Columbia River High School

The host school for the John Ingram Twilight track and field meet.

Union High School

The school that won the girls team title at the John Ingram Twilight meet, led by Leilani Mays' three individual event wins.

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The takeaway

Leilani Mays' dominant performance at the John Ingram Twilight meet showcases the strength of Union High School's track and field program and could be a preview of future success at regional and state championships.