HEWITT, TX — The Bonham Middle School Lady Bulldogs 7th Grade Track & Field team proved they belong among the elite this week. On Tuesday, April 7, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Panther Stadium to compete in the Cen-Tex District Track & Field Championships, a prestigious "best of the best" showdown featuring the top four finishers from last week’s divisional qualifiers.
In a field crowded with the premier talent of Central Texas, Bonham delivered a gritty performance to secure 4th Place in the team standings with 61 points. River Valley claimed the district title with 144.33 points, followed by North Belton in second with 129.66.
Top Performers and Medalists
The Lady Bulldogs brought home hardware in several key events, highlighted by dominant sprinting and explosive field work.
The Gold Standard
The duo of individual excellence and teamwork earned Bonham two gold medals. Sadie Basinger proved to be the fastest 7th grader in the district, blazing past the competition to take 1st Place in the 100 meters with a time of 14.02.
Basinger wasn't done there; she anchored a stellar 4x200 Relay team alongside Viviana Calloway, Aaliyah Parks, and Nevaeh Hardister. The relay squad clocked a blistering 1:57.29 to secure 1st Place and a district championship title.
Podium Finishes
Aaliyah Parks had a massive day for the Lady Bulldogs, earning silver in two different disciplines. Parks took 2nd Place in the 200 meters (29.44) and leaped her way to 2nd Place in the Long Jump with a distance of 14’4 ½.
On the hurdles side, Giulina Chopane-Vasquez showcased her endurance and technique, battling to a 3rd Place finish in the 300 hurdles with a time of 56.63.
Lady Bulldog Participants & Results
The following athletes represented Bonham at the District Championship, facing off against the top tier of Central Texas competition:
Sadie Basinger: 100 Meters (1st Place) – 14.02; 4x200 Relay (1st Place); 4x400 Relay (4th Place)
Aaliyah Parks: 200 Meters (2nd Place) – 29.44; Long Jump (2nd Place) – 14’4 ½; 4x200 Relay (1st Place); 4x400 Relay (4th Place)
Giulina Chopane-Vasquez: 300 Hurdles (3rd Place) – 56.63; 100 Hurdles (6th Place) – 19.87
4x200 Relay Team: Sadie Basinger, Viviana Calloway, Aaliyah Parks, Nevaeh Hardister (1st Place) – 1:57.29
4x400 Relay Team: Kayleigh Jaques, Sophia Anguiano, Aaliyah Parks, Sadie Basinger (4th Place) – 4:56.86
Ella Bennett: Discus (6th Place) – 56’6 ½
Jade Edwards: 110 Hurdles (8th Place) – 20.64
Viviana Calloway: 4x200 Relay (1st Place)
Nevaeh Hardister: 4x200 Relay (1st Place)
Kayleigh Jaques: 4x400 Relay (4th Place)
Sophia Anguiano: 4x400 Relay (4th Place)
"This District Meet served as the final competition of the 2026 season. It was a year defined by growth and speed, and finishing as the 4th ranked team in the entire Cen-Tex region is a testament to the hard work these young ladies put in on the track every day."
Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs on a spectacular season!
