Fort Campbell Falcons Tie for Seventh at Kirkwood Cobra Classic

Relay teams shine with two runner-up finishes, Jayden Perry places fifth in 3200m

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:52am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, depicting the dynamic motion and competition of a high school track and field event, with overlapping planes of color and form representing the various athletic disciplines.A cubist interpretation of the high-intensity action at the Kirkwood Cobra Classic track and field meet, where the Fort Campbell Falcons showcased their versatility across running, jumping, and throwing events.Clarksville Today

The Fort Campbell Falcons track and field team tied for seventh place at the Kirkwood Cobra Classic in Clarksville, Tennessee, highlighted by strong performances in relay events and individual standout finishes. The Falcons' 4x800m and 4x400m relay teams both placed second, while Jayden Perry earned a fifth-place result in the 3200m run.

Why it matters

The Kirkwood Cobra Classic is a major annual high school track and field meet in the region, drawing top talent from across Tennessee. The Falcons' solid team finish and individual accomplishments demonstrate their competitiveness within the state's track and field landscape.

The details

In the running events, Fort Campbell's relay teams led the way, with the 4x800m and 4x400m relays both placing second. The Falcons also had a fifth-place finish from Jayden Perry in the 3200m run, as well as top-10 individual results in the 100m, 800m, 1600m, and 3200m. In the field events, Wade placed fourth in the high jump, Seth Puraty took sixth in the pole vault, and Carolina earned a third-place finish in the discus throw.

  • The Kirkwood Cobra Classic was held on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Fort Campbell Falcons

The high school track and field team representing Fort Campbell High School in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Jayden Perry

A Fort Campbell Falcons track athlete who placed fifth in the 3200m run.

Wade

A Fort Campbell Falcons track athlete who placed fourth in the high jump.

Seth Puraty

A Fort Campbell Falcons track athlete who placed sixth in the pole vault.

Carolina

A Fort Campbell Falcons track athlete who placed third in the discus throw.

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The takeaway

The Fort Campbell Falcons' strong showing at the Kirkwood Cobra Classic, with top finishes in relay events and individual standout performances, demonstrates the team's depth and competitiveness within Tennessee high school track and field. The Falcons' success will likely boost their confidence and momentum as they continue their season.