Carbon Dinos Dominate at Strata Track Meet

Boys' team takes first, girls' team places third in regional competition

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:08am

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The Carbon High School track and field teams had a strong showing at the Strata Invitational meet in Roosevelt, Utah on Friday. The boys' team finished in first place, led by several individual event winners, while the girls' team placed third overall.

Why it matters

The Strata Invitational is a major regional track and field competition that draws top talent from across Utah. Carbon's performance demonstrates the strength of their program and sets them up well for the rest of the season as they aim to contend for state titles.

The details

On the boys' side, Carter Branch won both the 110m hurdles and 300m hurdles, Dallin Humes took first in the 400m, and Matthew Stromness claimed the 3200m title. The boys' 4x400m relay team also placed second. In field events, Dexter Packard won the long jump and javelin. For the girls, the 4x400m relay team finished first, and Josie Yates won the 3200m run.

  • The Strata Invitational was held on Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The Carbon Dinos will next compete at the Juab Invitational on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Carbon Dinos

The track and field teams from Carbon High School, located in Price, Utah.

Carter Branch

A standout performer for the Carbon boys' team, winning the 110m hurdles and 300m hurdles.

Dallin Humes

A Carbon boys' team member who won the 400m event.

Matthew Stromness

The Carbon boys' team member who won the 3200m run.

Dexter Packard

A Carbon boys' team member who won the long jump and javelin throw.

Josie Yates

A member of the Carbon girls' team who won the 3200m run.

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What’s next

The Carbon Dinos will look to build on their strong Strata Invitational performance when they compete at the Juab Invitational on April 3, 2026.

The takeaway

Carbon High School's track and field teams demonstrated their regional dominance at the Strata Invitational, with the boys' team taking first place and the girls' team finishing third. This sets the Dinos up well for the rest of the season as they aim to contend for state championships.