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Orange Today
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OC Athletes Shine at Bear Relays
Local high school track teams excel at final tune-up before district meet
Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:21pm
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The Bear Relays showcased the raw athletic talent and competitive spirit of Orange County's high school track and field programs.Orange TodayHigh school track teams from across Orange County competed in the annual Bear Relays, with several standout performances ahead of the upcoming district meet. The Vidor Lady Pirates tied for second place in the girls overall standings, while the LC-M Bears finished third in the boys bracket. Individual event winners and medalists came from schools across the region, including Vidor, LC-M, Bridge City, and Orangefield.
Why it matters
The Bear Relays serve as a crucial final preparation for local high school track teams before the all-important district championships. Strong showings at this meet can build momentum and confidence for athletes heading into the postseason, where they'll look to qualify for regional and state competitions.
The details
At the Bear Relays, the Vidor Lady Pirates tied for second place in the girls overall standings with 82 points, behind winner PN-G's 118 points. The LC-M Bears finished third in the boys bracket with 72 points, behind winner Nederland with 158 and PN-G with 96. Individual event winners included Crawford of LC-M in the girls 3200m, Heater of Vidor in the girls triple jump, Spears of Orangefield in the girls discus, Edgerton of LC-M in the boys 800m, and Crosby of Orangefield in the boys shot put.
- The Bear Relays took place on April 3, 2026.
- The district track meet is scheduled for next week.
The players
Vidor Lady Pirates
The girls track team from Vidor High School, who tied for second place in the overall standings at the Bear Relays.
LC-M Bears
The boys track team from Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, who finished third in the overall standings at the Bear Relays.
Crawford
A long distance runner for the LC-M Lady Bears who won the gold medal in the girls 3200m race.
Heater
A Vidor Lady Pirates athlete who won the girls triple jump event.
Spears
An Orangefield Lady Bobcats athlete who won the girls discus throw.
Edgerton
A LC-M Bears athlete who won the boys 800m race.
Crosby
An Orangefield Bobcats athlete who won the boys shot put event.
What’s next
The top performers from the Bear Relays will look to carry that momentum into the upcoming district track meet next week, where they'll compete for a chance to advance to the regional championships.
The takeaway
The Bear Relays showcased the depth and talent of high school track programs across Orange County, with athletes from multiple schools shining in individual events and relays. This strong performance sets the stage for an exciting district meet and postseason run for these local track teams.
