Texoma High Schools Conclude Track and Field District Meets

Windthorst and Holliday dominate district competitions, athletes advance to area meets.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:53am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a high school track and field competition, with overlapping planes of bright, vibrant colors.The district track and field meets showcase the raw athleticism and competitive spirit of local high school athletes, whose performances are captured in a dynamic, cubist-inspired illustration.Wichita Falls Today

High school track and field district meets in the Texoma region concluded on Thursday, with Windthorst and Holliday emerging as the top performers in the girls' and boys' varsity divisions. Despite an injury, Electra senior Austin Lacher competed one final time in his high school career. Qualifiers from the district meets will now advance to area competitions next week.

Why it matters

The district track and field meets are a crucial milestone for high school athletes, determining who will move on to compete at higher levels of competition. These events showcase the talent and dedication of local student-athletes, while also generating excitement and community pride within the Texoma region.

The details

The District 9-2A meet, hosted by Petrolia, saw Windthorst dominate both the girls' and boys' varsity divisions, scoring 193 and 214 points respectively. At the District 7-3A meet in Holliday, the host school won the varsity girls' and boys' competitions. Holliday's twin brothers Noah and Ryder Strohman continued their streak of placing first and second in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs, while the school also swept the podium in the girls' 1600-meter event.

  • The District 9-2A meet began on Thursday morning.
  • The District 7-3A meet started on Monday with field events and preliminaries, with the final running events held on Thursday.

The players

Austin Lacher

A senior sprinter from Electra High School who competed in the 100-meter dash despite a hamstring injury that prevented him from running at full speed.

Noah Strohman

A twin brother who attends Holliday High School and has placed first in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs for four consecutive years.

Ryder Strohman

The twin brother of Noah Strohman, who has placed second in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs at Holliday High School for four consecutive years.

Kenli Atwood

A Holliday High School athlete who medaled in the girls' 1600-meter run with a time of 5:08.81.

Sarah Spears

A Holliday High School athlete who medaled in the girls' 1600-meter run with a time of 5:12.20.

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What they’re saying

“While his injury prevented him from running the race at full-speed, his coaches still greeted him at the finish line with warm expressions of pride.”

— Austin Lacher, Electra High School Senior

What’s next

Official dates and scheduling of the area meets, where qualifiers from the district competitions will compete, are yet to be determined.

The takeaway

The district track and field meets showcased the talent and determination of high school athletes in the Texoma region, with Windthorst and Holliday emerging as the dominant programs. Despite setbacks like injuries, the competitors demonstrated their commitment to their sport and their teams, setting the stage for the next round of competition at the area meets.