Brownwood Lions Finish Fourth at Comanche Tribe Relays

The varsity team earned 80 points, while the JV squad placed second overall.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Brownwood Lions track and field team finished fourth in the final team standings at the Comanche Tribe Relays on Thursday, scoring 80 points. The varsity squad was led by individual event winners Hutton Malone in the pole vault and Trent Buffington in the 100 meters. The Lions' JV team also had a strong showing, placing second overall with 125 points.

Why it matters

The Comanche Tribe Relays is an important early-season meet that provides the Brownwood Lions track and field team an opportunity to compete against other top programs in the region and assess their strengths and areas for improvement ahead of the postseason.

The details

At the varsity level, Hutton Malone won the pole vault with a height of 13 feet, while Trent Buffington took first in the 100 meters with a time of 10.95 seconds. Other top finishers for the Lions included Blayne Stegemoller (2nd in discus), Christian Gray (2nd in shot put), and Hudson Deen (2nd in 100 meters, 3rd in 200 meters). The Brownwood JV team was led by individual event winners Cooper Massey (pole vault), Eduardo Hernandez (100 meters), Alex Frazier (400 meters), Ethan Young (800 meters), and Ezrah House (300-meter hurdles), as well as the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.

  • The Comanche Tribe Relays took place on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • The Brownwood Lions will next compete at the San Angelo Relays on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Brownwood Lions

The track and field team from Brownwood High School in Brownwood, Texas.

Hutton Malone

A Brownwood Lions varsity athlete who won the pole vault event.

Trent Buffington

A Brownwood Lions varsity athlete who won the 100-meter dash event.

Blayne Stegemoller

A Brownwood Lions varsity athlete who placed second in the discus throw.

Christian Gray

A Brownwood Lions varsity athlete who placed second in the shot put and fifth in the discus throw.

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What’s next

The Brownwood Lions will next compete at the San Angelo Relays on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Brownwood Lions track and field team demonstrated their strength and depth at the Comanche Tribe Relays, with several individual event winners and top finishers across both the varsity and JV levels. This early-season performance sets the stage for the Lions to continue their success as they prepare for the postseason.