Brownwood Lions Track and Field Earns Fourth at Comanche Relays

Lions varsity and JV teams both finish strong at annual Comanche Tribe Relays meet.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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

Why it matters

The Comanche Tribe Relays is a key early-season meet for the Brownwood Lions, providing valuable competitive experience and an opportunity to assess the team's strengths ahead of the postseason. The Lions' fourth-place varsity finish and runner-up JV performance demonstrate the program's depth and potential for success this year.

The details

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

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

The players

Brownwood Lions

The high school track and field team from 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 meters event.

Cooper Massey

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

Eduardo Hernandez

A Brownwood Lions JV athlete who won the 100 meters event.

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What’s next

Brownwood will next compete at the San Angelo Relays on March 13-14, 2026, where they will look to build on their strong performance at the Comanche Tribe Relays.

The takeaway

The Brownwood Lions track and field program demonstrated its depth and talent at the Comanche Tribe Relays, with both the varsity and JV teams finishing in the top four. This early-season success bodes well for the Lions' chances of achieving their goals later in the year.