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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.
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)
Ascension Episcopal cross country runner Bella Biggerstaff runs during one of the Blue Gators meet during the 2025 season.
A total of 132 athletes from Lafayette Parish placed in the top three of their events at the meet.
The Teurlings Catholic girls team won the Class 4A state championship.
A total of 337 athletes from the area participated in the meet.
The meet took place from May 7 to May 9, 2026.

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