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Laredo's top track, field athletes set to clash at Border Olympics
The two-day Border Olympics track and field meet is set for March 6-7 at UISD's Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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There aren't many opportunities for the Laredo community to see all of its track and field athletes compete against each other in one meet, but the upcoming Border Olympics provides that chance. The two-day event will feature some of the top high school athletes in the city, including standouts from Alexander, United, Nixon, and Cigarroa.
Why it matters
The Border Olympics is a rare chance for the Laredo community to see the city's top track and field talent compete against each other. It provides an opportunity to showcase the depth and quality of the local high school programs and could foreshadow performances at the regional and state meets later in the season.
The details
The Border Olympics track and field meet will take place on March 6-7 at the UISD's Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex. Field events begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, with track preliminaries to follow at 2 p.m. On Saturday, the track finals start at 1 p.m. Some of the top athletes to watch include Alexander's Cristina Garcia, United's relay teams, Nixon's Sophia Sandoval, and Cigarroa's Danna Munoz.
- The Border Olympics track and field meet is set for March 6-7, 2026.
- Field events begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 6, with track preliminaries to follow at 2 p.m.
- The track finals are scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
The players
Cristina Garcia
A future Division I standout from Alexander High School who owns city records in the 100-meter hurdles and triple jump.
United Longhorns
The United High School track and field team, known for their depth and strong relay teams.
Sophia Sandoval
A top runner from Nixon High School who holds program records in the 400-meter and 800-meter events.
Danna Munoz
A sprinter from Cigarroa High School who can win any of the sprint events.
Rickey Carson
A standout athlete from Alexander High School who holds the program record in the long jump and has the second-fastest time in Laredo history in the 110-meter hurdles.
What’s next
The top athletes and teams from the Border Olympics will look to carry their momentum into the regional and state track and field meets later in the season.
The takeaway
The Border Olympics is a rare chance for Laredo's track and field community to see the city's top talent compete against each other, showcasing the depth and quality of the local high school programs.
