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Seniors Cado Bannowsky and Zeke Hernandez were treated to a lights-and-sirens sendoff Wednesday morning on theior way to their second boys doubles tennis state meet in San Antonio. They were bronze medalists last year. The duo has a first round bye and their first game will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the quarterfinals. If they win that match, they will advance to the semis on Friday and play at 9:15 a.m.

Seniors Cado Bannowsky and Zeke Hernandez were treated to a lights-and-sirens sendoff Wednesday morning on theior way to their second boys doubles tennis state meet in San Antonio. They were bronze medalists last year. The duo has a first round bye and their first game will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the quarterfinals. If they win that match, they will advance to the semis on Friday and play at 9:15 a.m.

State-bound MHS athletes are up to the task

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Body The Region II 1-A track and field meet was held over the weekend in Abilene and...
Junior Danni Ruiz enters the 1-A Reg. II track meet as the top contender in the 400m, 800m. Although Danni is the reigning two-time state champion in both races, she faces increasing pressure from young talent across the state. This year Danni has been running the mile (1600m) and will compete in that event this weekend. Danni looks to finish her three events as the gold or silver medalist to advance to the state meet.

Junior Danni Ruiz enters the 1-A Reg. II track meet as the top contender in the 400m, 800m. Although Danni is the reigning two-time state champion in both races, she faces increasing pressure from young talent across the state. This year Danni has been running the mile (1600m) and will compete in that event this weekend. Danni looks to finish her three events as the gold or silver medalist to advance to the state meet.

MHS sends 13 to regional track & field meet this weekend

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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LEFT- Sophomore Marlee Salas races to catch the runner in front of him during the boys’ sixth place 4x400m relay finish at the area meet in Mertzon last week. Nora Davis, photo. See page 8 for more area track coverage.

LEFT- Sophomore Marlee Salas races to catch the runner in front of him during the boys’ sixth place 4x400m relay finish at the area meet in Mertzon last week. Nora Davis, photo. See page 8 for more area track coverage.

1-A Region II Track & Field Meet

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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ABOVE- Benjamin Burch approaches the finish line during his second place finish in the boys 110m hurdles at the district meet last week. RIGHT- Makenzie Wright on her way to the girls 100m hurdles victory at the district meet. Wright swept the girls hurdles, winning the gold in 300m hurdles as well.

ABOVE- Benjamin Burch approaches the finish line during his second place finish in the boys 110m hurdles at the district meet last week. RIGHT- Makenzie Wright on her way to the girls 100m hurdles victory at the district meet. Wright swept the girls hurdles, winning the gold in 300m hurdles as well.

1-A District 12 Track & Field, April 7, 2026

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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JACKETS ARE TRACK & FIELD DISTRICT CHAMPS: Front row, left to right: Korbin Squiers, Bryce Davis, Jaegar Leonard, Floyd Teague, Jaydon Payton, Zeke Hernandez, Cado Bannowsky, Tate Wagner, Tucker Pullen. Second row: Maddox Saiz, Rafael Hernandez, Dario Gonzales, Kade Bannowsky, Hunter Squiers, Eli Kothmann, Mack Davis, Brayden Ramon, Kadance Ramon. Back row: Sam Mayfield, Ashton Martin, Caden Bounds, Wesley Compton, Marlee Salas, Julian Watson. Not pictured, Julius Zamora. Nora Davis, photo.

JACKETS ARE TRACK & FIELD DISTRICT CHAMPS: Front row, left to right: Korbin Squiers, Bryce Davis, Jaegar Leonard, Floyd Teague, Jaydon Payton, Zeke Hernandez, Cado Bannowsky, Tate Wagner, Tucker Pullen. Second row: Maddox Saiz, Rafael Hernandez, Dario Gonzales, Kade Bannowsky, Hunter Squiers, Eli Kothmann, Mack Davis, Brayden Ramon, Kadance Ramon. Back row: Sam Mayfield, Ashton Martin, Caden Bounds, Wesley Compton, Marlee Salas, Julian Watson. Not pictured, Julius Zamora. Nora Davis, photo.

MHS boys officially claim dist. track & field title

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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'FAT BOY' 4X100 RELAY TEAM members pictured left (l to r) Dario Gonzales, Mack Davis, Tate Wagner and Zeke Hernandez (not pictured) won silver at the Roby track meet. Other notable highlights from the meet include Danni Ruiz winning both the 400m and 800m. The girls 4X4 relay also brought home gold. Check back next week for more detailed sports reports. Nora Davis photo.

'FAT BOY' 4X100 RELAY TEAM members pictured left (l to r) Dario Gonzales, Mack Davis, Tate Wagner and Zeke Hernandez (not pictured) won silver at the Roby track meet. Other notable highlights from the meet include Danni Ruiz winning both the 400m and 800m. The girls 4X4 relay also brought home gold. Check back next week for more detailed sports reports. Nora Davis photo.

MHS Boys Varisty Track wins Roby meet by over 50 points

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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