UTEP Leans on Freshmen Talent at Final Home Track Meet

Franklin High alum Elias Munoz shines as UTEP closes out home schedule

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:32pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a UTEP track and field competition, with sharp, overlapping planes of orange and blue representing the dynamic movement and energy of the athletes.UTEP's young track stars shine as the program closes out its home season with a focus on the future.El Paso Today

UTEP's track and field team relied heavily on its talented freshmen, including Elias Munoz from Franklin High School, during the program's final home meet of the season. Munoz and other young standouts delivered strong performances as the Miners closed out their home schedule.

Why it matters

UTEP's track and field program is building for the future, with a crop of promising young athletes like Elias Munoz leading the way. The team's ability to develop freshman talent bodes well for the program's long-term success, even as they bid farewell to their home facilities this season.

The details

Freshman sprinter Elias Munoz, a standout from Franklin High School in El Paso, had a standout performance at UTEP's final home track meet of the season. Munoz and other young Miners delivered strong results, helping the team close out its home schedule on a high note.

  • UTEP held its final home track meet of the 2026 season on April 12, 2026.

The players

Elias Munoz

A freshman sprinter from Franklin High School in El Paso who had a standout performance at UTEP's final home track meet of the season.

UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso's track and field program, which is relying on its talented freshmen to build for the future.

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What they’re saying

“All week I felt good, I was prepared,”

— Elias Munoz, Freshman Sprinter

The takeaway

UTEP's track and field program is showcasing its promising young talent, led by standout freshman Elias Munoz, as the team bids farewell to its home facilities and looks to the future with optimism.