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Lady Lions 4x200 Relay Places Third at Texas Relays
Sparks finishes seventh in pole vault as Brownwood track teams prepare for district meet
Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:23am
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The Brownwood Lady Lions 4x200 relay team placed third at the 98th Clyde Littlefield Relays in Austin, while Grace Sparks finished seventh in the pole vault. The Lady Lions opted not to compete in the 4x100 and 4x400 relay finals due to rainy conditions and the upcoming District 6-4A meet.
Why it matters
The Texas Relays is one of the premier high school track and field events in the state, and a strong performance there can be a good indicator of a team's competitiveness heading into the postseason. Brownwood's results show the Lady Lions have talent across multiple events as they prepare for the district championships next week.
The details
The Lady Lions' 4x200 relay team of Icess Hall, Jade Morin, Aniah Hines and Kaya Phillips finished third overall with a time of 1:42.48, trailing only Madisonville (1:41.31) and Dallas Lincoln (1:42.06). In the pole vault, Grace Sparks cleared 11-8.5 to place seventh out of 17 competitors. The Lady Lions' 4x100 relay also qualified for the finals but did not compete due to the weather.
- The Texas Relays were held on April 4-5, 2026.
- The District 6-4A meet is scheduled for next week.
The players
Icess Hall
A member of the Brownwood Lady Lions 4x200 relay team that placed third at the Texas Relays.
Jade Morin
A member of the Brownwood Lady Lions 4x200 relay team that placed third at the Texas Relays.
Aniah Hines
A member of the Brownwood Lady Lions 4x200 relay team that placed third at the Texas Relays.
Kaya Phillips
A member of the Brownwood Lady Lions 4x200 relay team that placed third at the Texas Relays.
Grace Sparks
A Brownwood Lady Lions athlete who finished seventh in the pole vault at the Texas Relays.
What’s next
The entire Brownwood Lady Lions and Lions rosters will be back in action Wednesday and Thursday at the District 6-4A meet in Graham.
The takeaway
Brownwood's strong showing at the prestigious Texas Relays, particularly the third-place finish by the 4x200 relay team, demonstrates the Lady Lions' talent and competitiveness as they head into the district championships next week. The decision to sit out the 4x100 and 4x400 relay finals due to the weather conditions reflects the team's focus on staying healthy and fresh for the postseason.
