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El Paso athletes at UIL Texas state meet. How they fared
TL;DR
El Paso athletes earned silver medals at the UIL State Track and Field Championships, with Matthew Portillo in pole vault and Jordan Owens in long jump. The championships took place over three days at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Key points
- El Paso athletes won silver medals at UIL State Championships
- Matthew Portillo and Jordan Owens were the silver medalists
- Championships took place at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas
- Event spanned three days from May 14 to May 16, 2026
- El Paso had 11 individuals and three relays participating
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El Paso got off to a silver start at the UIL State Track and Field Championships, with Clint's Matthew Portillo and Andress' Jordan Owens each taking silver in the Class 4A pole vault and Class 5A long jump respectively.
The three-day state championships featured 4A athletes competing at Mike Myers Stadium on Thursday, May 14, 5A on May 15 and 6A on the final day of the meet, Saturday, May 16. Overall El Paso had 11 individuals and three relays competing.
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Andress’ Jordan Owens competes in the long jump at the Class 5A UIL State Track and Field Meet May 15, 2026, at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.
El Paso Class 4A results
Thursday results
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Matthew Portillo, Clint, 2nd in pole vault, 13-9
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Emmanuel Navarette, Clint, 6th in 110 hurdles, 14.75
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Alexia Martinez, Fabens, 9th in 800, 2:31.69
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El Paso Class 5A results
Friday
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Tanner Ragan, El Dorado, 8th in shot put, 52-6.75
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Jordan Owens, Andress, 2nd in long jump, 23-8 1/2
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Gianna Gulley, Andress,6th in long jump, 18-5 1/2
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Chapin girls 4x100 relay of Ambrielle Buckley, Sianna Butler, Aahniyah Clayton and Laurin Gardner, 7th in 46.45
Q&A
Who won silver medals for El Paso at the UIL State Track and Field Championships?
Matthew Portillo won silver in the Class 4A pole vault, while Jordan Owens earned silver in the Class 5A long jump.
When were the UIL State Track and Field Championships held in 2026?
The championships were held from May 14 to May 16, 2026, at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.
How many athletes from El Paso competed in the UIL State Track and Field Championships?
El Paso had 11 individuals and three relays competing at the UIL State Track and Field Championships.
