Bangs Dragons, Lady Dragons Sending 12 to Region I-2A Track Meet

The top four finishers in each event advance to the regional competition.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:44am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school track and field competition, with overlapping planes of deep red, royal blue, and golden yellow conveying the dynamic energy of the event.The Bangs Dragons and Lady Dragons' impressive showings at the regional qualifier set the stage for an exciting regional track meet.Bangs Today

The Bangs Dragons and Lady Dragons combined to earn 12 berths - six on the boys side and six on the girls - in the Region I-2A track meet based on their performances at the 7-2A/8-2A meet they hosted. The top four finishers in each event will move on to the regional competition on May 1-2 at West Texas A&M in Canyon.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the regional track meet is a significant achievement for the Bangs Dragons and Lady Dragons, as it allows their top athletes to compete against the best in their classification and potentially advance to the state championships.

The details

The Bangs Dragons had six athletes and two relay teams qualify for regionals. On the boys side, Cason Tidwell won the 300-meter hurdles and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays, Connor Bible placed second in the 100 meters and 110-meter hurdles, and Jayden Robinson took fourth in the 200 meters. For the Lady Dragons, Adalynne Stephens was second in the 3200 meters, Mattisyn Taylor was second in the discus, Cameryn Harmon was third in the long jump and triple jump, Julia Scantling was third in the 100-meter hurdles, and the 4x100 relay team placed third.

  • The 7-2A/8-2A meet was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • The Region I-2A meet will take place on May 1-2, 2026 at West Texas A&M in Canyon.

The players

Cason Tidwell

A Bangs Dragons athlete who won the 300-meter hurdles and was part of the winning 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

Connor Bible

A Bangs Dragons athlete who placed second in the 100 meters and 110-meter hurdles.

Jayden Robinson

A Bangs Dragons athlete who placed fourth in the 200 meters.

Adalynne Stephens

A Bangs Lady Dragons athlete who placed second in the 3200 meters.

Mattisyn Taylor

A Bangs Lady Dragons athlete who placed second in the discus.

Cameryn Harmon

A Bangs Lady Dragons athlete who placed third in the long jump and triple jump.

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What’s next

The Region I-2A track meet will take place on May 1-2, 2026 at West Texas A&M in Canyon, where the Bangs Dragons and Lady Dragons will compete against the top athletes from their classification.

The takeaway

The Bangs Dragons and Lady Dragons have demonstrated their athletic prowess by qualifying a combined 12 athletes and relay teams for the Region I-2A track meet. This achievement highlights the strength of their programs and the dedication of their coaches and athletes, who will now have the opportunity to compete at the next level and potentially advance to the state championships.