Carbon High School Track and Field Kicks Off Season in Moab

Boys' team finishes second, girls' team takes third at Grand Invitational

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Carbon High School track and field teams competed in the Grand Invitational in Moab, Utah, to kick off their 2026 season. The boys' team finished second overall, while the girls' team placed third out of 12 teams. The Dinos had several individual and relay event winners, including Rozlyn Stowe setting a new school record in the 1600 meters.

Why it matters

The Grand Invitational is a traditional season-opening event for high school track and field in the region, providing an early gauge of the teams' strengths and potential for the upcoming season. Carbon's strong performances suggest they will be competitive in regional and state competitions.

The details

In the boys' division, the Carbon squad finished second overall, led by first-place finishes in the 4x100 and 4x800 relays. Individually, Dexter Packard won the long jump, and Michael Weber took first in the 800 meters. On the girls' side, Rozlyn Stowe set a new school record while winning the 1600 and 800 meters, and also finished second in the 400 meters. The Lady Dinos 4x100 relay team took second place.

  • The Grand Invitational took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • The Carbon High School Farm Bureau Invitational is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Carbon High School

A public high school located in Price, Utah, that fields competitive track and field teams.

Rozlyn Stowe

A standout distance runner for the Carbon High School girls' track and field team, who set a new school record in the 1600 meters.

Dexter Packard

A member of the Carbon High School boys' track and field team, who won the long jump event at the Grand Invitational.

Michael Weber

A member of the Carbon High School boys' track and field team, who won the 800 meters event at the Grand Invitational.

Grand Invitational

An annual high school track and field meet held in Moab, Utah, that serves as the traditional season-opening event for the region.

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What’s next

The Carbon High School track and field teams will host the annual Farm Bureau Invitational on Saturday, March 15, 2026, where they will welcome schools from throughout the area to compete.

The takeaway

Carbon High School's strong performances at the season-opening Grand Invitational suggest the Dinos will be a force to be reckoned with in regional and state track and field competitions this year, led by standout athletes like Rozlyn Stowe and supported by talented relay teams.