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Early Top Performances Open 2026 Track Season
Qualifications for State Meet Underway Despite Limited Early Meets
Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:16am
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The early performance lists hint at an exciting and competitive 2026 high school track and field season ahead.Pierre TodayWith only a few early track meets completed, the top performance lists for the 2026 season have already been released, setting the stage for the upcoming state championships in late May. The top 24 times and distances in each event will qualify athletes for the state meet in Sioux Falls.
Why it matters
The early performance lists provide an early glimpse into which athletes and teams are poised to contend for state titles this year, even with a limited regular season schedule so far. This gives coaches and fans a sense of the competitive landscape heading into the most important part of the track and field calendar.
The details
On the girls' side, Ashlan Carlow-Blount/Mahpiya Luta currently ranks 9th in the 100m, 2nd in the 100m hurdles based on the early results. The top 24 performances in each event will qualify for the State track meet, which is scheduled for May 28-30 in Sioux Falls.
- The 2026 track and field season has just begun, with only 2-3 early meets completed so far.
- The State track meet is scheduled for May 28-30, 2026 in Sioux Falls.
The players
Ashlan Carlow-Blount/Mahpiya Luta
A high school track athlete who currently ranks 9th in the 100m and 2nd in the 100m hurdles based on early season performance lists.
What’s next
Athletes will continue to compete in regular season meets over the next two months to try and improve their times and distances and secure one of the 24 qualifying spots for the State meet in late May.
The takeaway
The early performance lists provide an exciting preview of the top talent that will be on display at the 2026 State track and field championships, even with the limited regular season action so far this spring.
