Stone, CCMS Shine at Oak Ridge Track Meet

Middle school teams prepare for postseason with strong showings.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:24pm

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Stone Memorial and Cumberland County middle school track teams had impressive performances at the Oak Ridge Legends Middle School Track Invitational last week, showcasing their talent and momentum heading into the upcoming postseason competitions.

Why it matters

Successful showings at invitationals like this one help build confidence and momentum for middle school track teams as they prepare for the high-stakes postseason meets that determine conference and state champions.

The details

Both the Stone Memorial and Cumberland County track squads put forth strong efforts at the Oak Ridge meet, with multiple athletes placing highly in various events. The meet served as a tune-up for the teams as they gear up for the upcoming postseason competitions that will test their skills against the best middle school track and field programs in the region.

  • The Oak Ridge Legends Middle School Track Invitational took place last week.

The players

Stone Memorial

A middle school track and field team from Stone Memorial, Tennessee that competed at the Oak Ridge Legends Invitational.

Cumberland County

A middle school track and field team from Cumberland County, Tennessee that competed at the Oak Ridge Legends Invitational.

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What’s next

The Stone Memorial and Cumberland County middle school track teams will now focus on preparing for their respective conference and state championship meets in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The strong performances by Stone Memorial and Cumberland County at the Oak Ridge Legends Invitational demonstrate the depth of talent and competitive spirit within the region's middle school track programs, setting the stage for an exciting postseason ahead.