Alto boys win Area track and field championship; girls finish fourth

Alto boys score 95 points to take home the team title in Class 2A, District 21-22 competition.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of red, blue, and yellow, conceptually representing the dynamic movements and competition of a high school track and field event.The Alto High School boys track and field team's decisive victory at the area championships showcases their athletic prowess and team unity.New London Today

The Alto High School boys track and field team won the Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Track and Field Championships on Thursday in New London, Texas, scoring 95 points to take the team title. Harleton (77 points), Big Sandy (66), Hawkins (64), and Union Grove (64) rounded out the top finishers in the competition.

Why it matters

Track and field is a major spring sport in Texas high schools, and winning an area championship is an important milestone for the Alto boys team as they look to advance to the regional and state competitions later in the season.

The details

The Alto boys team dominated the competition, scoring 95 points to claim the team title. Harleton finished second with 77 points, followed by Big Sandy (66), Hawkins (64), and Union Grove (64) to complete the top five teams. The Alto girls team also competed, finishing fourth overall.

  • The Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Track and Field Championships were held on Thursday, April 17, 2026 in New London, Texas.

The players

Alto High School

A public high school located in Alto, Texas that competed in the Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Track and Field Championships.

Harleton High School

A public high school located in Harleton, Texas that finished second in the Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Track and Field Championships.

Big Sandy High School

A public high school located in Big Sandy, Texas that finished third in the Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Track and Field Championships.

Hawkins High School

A public high school located in Hawkins, Texas that finished fourth in the Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Track and Field Championships.

Union Grove High School

A public high school located in Union Grove, Texas that finished fifth in the Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Track and Field Championships.

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What’s next

The Alto boys team will now advance to the regional track and field championships, where they will look to qualify for the state meet later this spring.

The takeaway

The Alto High School boys track and field team's dominant performance at the Class 2A, District 21-22 Area Championships demonstrates their strength and potential as they set their sights on the regional and state competitions.