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Here are the 132 area athletes who placed at LHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet
TL;DR
The 2026 LHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet showcased 132 athletes from Lafayette Parish who placed in the top three of their events. Teurlings Catholic girls won the Class 4A team state championship.
Key points
- 132 athletes from Lafayette Parish placed in the top three
- Teurlings Catholic girls won the Class 4A team championship
- 337-area athletes participated in the meet
- Event held at LSU's Bernie Moore Track Stadium
- Meet took place from May 7 to May 9, 2026
Stars were born on May 7-9 at LSU's Bernie Moore Track Stadium for the 2026 LHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet.
Athletes worked all season long to make it to state and get their chance to stand on the podium. For the Teurlings Catholic girls, its moment on the podium was extra special as it took home the Class 4A team state championship.
Overall, 132 athletes from Lafayette Parish and its surrounding area saw their dreams come true as they were among the top three finishers in their respective events. Here is a roundup of the 337-area athletes who finished as state champions and in the top three of their respective events.
(Listed by school in alphabetical order)
ARCA
- Ian Dalton, 4x800-meter relay (2nd place)
- Landon Gary, 4x800-meter relay (2nd place)
- Chance Landry, discus (3rd place)
- Terry Matthews, 110-meter hurdles (3rd place)
- Treasure Matthews, long jump (2nd place)
- Rachel Owens, pole vault (1st place)
- Josiah Porter, 4x800-meter relay (2nd place)
- Christopher Schexnaider, 4x800-meter relay (2nd place)
- Kinsley Templet, 100-meter hurdles (3rd place)
Ascension Episcopal cross country runner Bella Biggerstaff runs during one of the Blue Gators meet during the 2025 season.
Ascension Episcopal
- Andre Abshire, 110-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles (1st place)
- Bella Biggerstaff, 800-meter,3,200-meter, 1,600-meter(1st place, 2nd place)
- Ella Grace Hebert, high jump (2nd place)
- Branon Mitchell, javelin, high jump (1st place, 3rd place)
- Hayes Trotter, 800-meter (3rd place)
Beau Chene
- Ali Carrier, 110-meter hurdles, 300-meter hurdles (1st place, 2nd place)
Q&A
Which athletes from Lafayette Parish placed at the 2026 LHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet?
A total of 132 athletes from Lafayette Parish placed in the top three of their events at the meet.
What team won the Class 4A championship at the 2026 LHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet?
The Teurlings Catholic girls team won the Class 4A state championship.
How many athletes participated in the 2026 LHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet?
A total of 337 athletes from the area participated in the meet.
When was the 2026 LHSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Meet held?
The meet took place from May 7 to May 9, 2026.