Ennis Girls Track & Field Finishes Second at Invitational

Sophomore Lacey Conaway shines with wins in high jump and hurdles

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

The Ennis Girls Track & Field team finished second against a large field of 20 teams at the Leon Hays 49th Invitational this week. The event was sponsored by Roosevelt High School and held at Wilmer-Hutchins. Sophomore Lacey Conaway had an impressive performance, winning the high jump by clearing 4'8" and placing in the hurdles.

Why it matters

Track and field is a major source of pride for the Ennis community, and the strong showing by the girls' team at this prestigious invitational highlights the depth of talent and coaching in the program. Conaway's individual success as a sophomore is especially noteworthy and suggests she could be a rising star for the team in the coming years.

The details

Lacey Conaway, a sophomore on the Ennis Girls Track & Field team, had an outstanding performance at the Leon Hays 49th Invitational. She won the high jump by clearing 4'8" and also placed in the hurdles events. The invitational featured a large field of 20 teams and was sponsored by Roosevelt High School, taking place at the Wilmer-Hutchins track and field facility.

  • The Leon Hays 49th Invitational was held this week.

The players

Lacey Conaway

A sophomore on the Ennis Girls Track & Field team who won the high jump and placed in the hurdles at the Leon Hays 49th Invitational.

Ennis Girls Track & Field

The girls' track and field team from Ennis, Texas that finished second at the Leon Hays 49th Invitational.

Roosevelt High School

The high school that sponsored the Leon Hays 49th Invitational track and field event.

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The takeaway

Ennis Girls Track & Field continues to be a powerhouse program, with talented young athletes like Lacey Conaway emerging as standouts. The team's strong second-place finish at the prestigious Leon Hays Invitational demonstrates the depth of the program and its ability to compete at the highest levels of Texas high school track and field.