Uvalde Coyotes Claim First Place at Cotulla Relays

The Coyotes totaled 138 points, finishing 9 points ahead of the Hondo Owls in the 11-team meet.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:35pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting various track and field events and athletes in a kaleidoscope of bright, intersecting geometric shapes and planes, conveying the dynamic energy and competition of a high school track meet.The Uvalde Coyotes' dominant performance at the Cotulla Relays foreshadows their potential to excel at the upcoming district championships.Uvalde Today

The Uvalde Coyotes won the Cotulla Relays track and field meet on April 1, 2026, scoring 138 points to finish 9 points ahead of the Hondo Owls. The Coyotes placed first in four events, including the 4x100m and 4x200m relays, and had several other top finishes.

Why it matters

The Cotulla Relays was the Coyotes' final meet before the District 27-4A track and field championships, making this a key tune-up and confidence boost for the team as they prepare for the postseason.

The details

The Coyotes won the 4x100m relay with a time of 44.29 seconds and the 4x200m relay in 1:31.19. Jeremiah Alvarez took first in the triple jump (41'1.25") and high jump (5'8"). Other top finishers for Uvalde included Diego Lara (2nd in 3,200m), Anthony Gatto (2nd in 110m hurdles), and Carlos Contreras (3rd in 100m).

  • The Cotulla Relays took place on April 1, 2026.
  • The District 27-4A track and field meet is scheduled for April 8-9, 2026 at Somerset High School.

The players

Uvalde Coyotes

The high school track and field team from Uvalde, Texas that won the Cotulla Relays.

Hondo Owls

The high school track and field team from Hondo, Texas that finished second at the Cotulla Relays with 129 points.

Cotulla

The host school of the Cotulla Relays track and field meet, which finished a distant third with 95 points.

Zak Velasquez

A member of the Uvalde Coyotes 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams that won their events.

Jeremiah Alvarez

A Uvalde Coyotes athlete who won the triple jump and high jump events at the Cotulla Relays.

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What they’re saying

“It was a strong showing in their final meet prior to the District 27-4A track-and-field meet.”

— James Volz, Sports editor

What’s next

The Uvalde Coyotes will compete at the District 27-4A track and field championships on April 8-9, 2026 at Somerset High School.

The takeaway

The Uvalde Coyotes' dominant performance at the Cotulla Relays, winning four events and finishing well ahead of the competition, positions them as a team to watch at the upcoming district championships as they aim to qualify athletes for the regional and state meets.