TEMPLE, TX – In a performance defined by grit and precision, the Bonham Middle School 8th Grade Track & Field team claimed the team title at the Lake Belton Middle School Cen-Tex Divisional Meet on April 1. Under the lights at Broncho Stadium, the Bulldogs edged out host Lake Belton by a razor-thin margin of just one point, finishing with 152 points to the Broncos' 151. River Valley took third place with 138 points.
The stakes were high as this meet served as the primary qualifier for the Cen-Tex Middle School District Championships. Only the top four finishers in each event earned a ticket to the big stage at Midway High School’s Panther Stadium on April 7.
Dominance in the Field and on the Track
The Bulldogs were led by standout performances from Benjamin Hall and Daniel Jones, who seemed to be everywhere at once. Hall secured a gold medal in the Triple Jump with a leap of 38’6 and another in the 200 meters (25.14). Jones was equally formidable, taking 1st Place in the Long Jump (19’1) and the 100 meters (12.14).
Max Westbrook proved to be the king of the barriers, sweeping both hurdle events. He took 1st Place in the 110 hurdles (17.83) and the 300 hurdles (47.86), while also qualifying for District in the Triple Jump.
In the throws, Jevniell Rosa-Rivera was a dual-threat, securing silver medals in both the Shot Put (40’2) and the Discus (128’0).
The relay teams were instrumental in the team's overall victory. The 4x200 relay team took gold with a time of 1:40.85, while the 4x100 took 2nd and the 4x400 battled for 3rd, ensuring all three Bulldog relay units advanced to the District meet.
District Qualifiers & Full Results
Below is the complete list of participants and their marks. (Q) denotes those who finished in the Top 4 and advanced to the District Championships.
Jumping Events
Benjamin Hall: Triple Jump – 38’6 (1st Place) (Q); Long Jump – 18’1 ½ (2nd Place) (Q)
Daniel Jones: Long Jump – 19’1 (1st Place) (Q); High Jump – 5’8 (2nd Place) (Q)
Max Westbrook: Triple Jump – 35’9 (4th Place) (Q); High Jump – 5’0 (6th Place)
Ayedon Robinson: Long Jump – 16’8 (6th Place)
Throwing Events
Jevniell Rosa-Rivera: Shot Put – 40’2 (2nd Place) (Q); Discus – 128’0 (2nd Place) (Q)
Ian Potts: Discus – 85’6 ½ (8th Place)
Running Events
Max Westbrook: 110 Hurdles – 17.83 (1st Place) (Q); 300 Hurdles – 47.86 (1st Place) (Q)
Daniel Jones: 100 Meters – 12.14 (1st Place) (Q)
Benjamin Hall: 200 Meters – 25.14 (1st Place) (Q)
Levonte Henderson: 800 Meters – 2:32.36 (4th Place) (Q)
Jevniell Rosa-Rivera: 100 Meters – 13.26 (5th Place)
Kryie Green: 400 Meters – 1:01.33 (8th Place)
Malachi Harbison: 400 Meters – 1:03.23 (9th Place)
Brayden Sawin: 800 Meters – 2:54.16 (9th Place)
Clayborne Bouvier: 200 Meters – 28.62 (11th Place)
Ayedon Robinson: 100 Meters – 13.52 (12th Place)
Relay Events
4x200 Relay: 1:40.85 (1st Place) (Q) – Jevniell Rosa-Rivera, Levonte Henderson, Benjamin Hall, Daniel Jones
4x100 Relay: 47.20 (2nd Place) (Q) – Jevniell Rosa-Rivera, Ayedon Robinson, Benjamin Hall, Daniel Jones
4x400 Relay: 4:12.92 (3rd Place) (Q) – Malachi Harbison, Levonte Henderson, Kryie Green, Ayedon Robinson
Looking Ahead
The Bulldogs now set their sights on the Cen-Tex Middle School District Championships on April 7. The event will be held at Panther Stadium on the campus of Midway High School in Hewitt. Field events are scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM, followed by the running finals at 6:00 PM. With a divisional title under their belts, the Bonham 8th graders carry significant momentum into the final meet of the season.
