Hamilton Relay Teams Compete at Prestigious Texas Relays

Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs qualify for 98th annual track and field event

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:00am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a high school track and field relay race, with overlapping planes of bright colors representing the speed and intensity of the competition.Hamilton High School's relay teams take on the nation's best at the prestigious Texas Relays.Hamilton Today

Hamilton High School's girls' and boys' 4x400-meter relay teams qualified for and competed in the prestigious 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays hosted by the University of Texas last Friday. The annual track and field event is one of the most competitive in the nation, drawing top high school and college programs from across the country.

Why it matters

Qualifying for and competing in the Texas Relays is a major accomplishment for any high school track and field program, as it showcases their athletes' talent and the strength of their program against elite competition from across the state and country.

The details

The Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs relay teams earned their spots in the Texas Relays through strong performances earlier in the season. The girls' team finished in the top 10, while the boys' team also put forth a solid effort against the nation's best.

  • The Texas Relays took place last Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • Hamilton's relay teams qualified for the event earlier in the 2026 track and field season.

The players

Hamilton High School

A public high school located in Hamilton, Texas that fields competitive boys' and girls' track and field programs.

University of Texas

The host institution of the prestigious Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, one of the top annual high school and college track and field events in the United States.

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The takeaway

Competing at the Texas Relays is a major milestone for any high school track and field program, as it showcases their athletes' abilities against the best competition in the state and country. Hamilton's relay teams' qualification and participation in this prestigious event is a testament to the strength of their program and the hard work of their coaches and athletes.