Brownwood Track Teams Compete at Wall Cotton Patch Relays

Lady Lions place fifth, Lions come in seventh at annual meet

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:39pm

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The Brownwood Lady Lions track and field team placed fifth at the Wall Cotton Patch Relays on Thursday, while the Brownwood Lions came in seventh in the final team standings. The Lady Lions were short-handed with six entrants preparing for the upcoming Texas Relays, but still managed to pick up wins in the triple jump and shot put events. The Lions were led by a first-place finish in the pole vault.

Why it matters

The Wall Cotton Patch Relays is an important annual track and field meet for the Brownwood Lions and Lady Lions programs, providing valuable competition and experience ahead of the district and regional meets. Despite being short-handed, the teams still managed to produce several strong individual performances, showcasing the depth and talent within the programs.

The details

For the Lady Lions, Nylah Hall won the triple jump with a mark of 36-6.25, and Kaydence Allen took first in the shot put with a throw of 35-6.5. On the boys' side, Hutton Malone won the pole vault, clearing 13-0. The Lady Lions finished fifth in the team standings with 49 points, while the Lions came in seventh with 20 points.

  • The Wall Cotton Patch Relays took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The Brownwood track and field teams will return to action on Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 at the District 6-4A meet in Graham.

The players

Nylah Hall

A member of the Brownwood Lady Lions track and field team who won the triple jump event at the Wall Cotton Patch Relays.

Kaydence Allen

A member of the Brownwood Lady Lions track and field team who won the shot put event at the Wall Cotton Patch Relays.

Hutton Malone

A member of the Brownwood Lions track and field team who won the pole vault event at the Wall Cotton Patch Relays.

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What’s next

All Brownwood track and field athletes will return to action Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 at the District 6-4A meet in Graham.

The takeaway

Despite being short-handed, the Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions track and field teams still managed to produce several strong individual performances at the Wall Cotton Patch Relays, showcasing the depth and talent within the programs as they prepare for the upcoming district and regional meets.