May 18, 2026
Calhoun County High School Posts Strong Results at Region IV Track & Field Championship
Calhoun County High School athletes delivered a determined and competitive showing at the Region IV Track & Field Championship, earning multiple top-finishes, personal bests, and several qualifications for the WVSSAC State Track Meet. The Red Devils demonstrated depth across sprints, distance events, hurdles, relays, and field events.
Boys Team Highlights
Sprints & Hurdles
· Dayvon Mitchell recorded a personal best in the 100m finals (13.30) after advancing from prelims. He also ran a 27.48 PB in the 200m.
· Colin Grogg earned a personal best in the 300m hurdles (56.51).
· Kyrian Mounts and Colin Grogg were unable to start their preliminary 100m races.
Mid-Distance & Distance
· Eli Ferrell placed 6th in the 400m (56.88) and 4th in the 800m (2:21.07).
· Gavin Hicks finished 9th in the 400m (58.92).
· Zac Smith ran personal bests in both the 800m (2:36.72) and 1600m (5:38.65).
· Jackson Clawson placed 6th in the 1600m (5:30.56) and 5th in the 3200m (11:38.39).
Relays
· 4x100 Relay (Frederick, Hicks, Mitchell, Mounts) 4th place – 49.97 (State Qualifier)
· 4x400 Relay (Mounts, Clawson, Hicks, Ferrell) 4th place – 3:59.21 (State Qualifier)
Field Events
· Kristian Frederick placed 3rd in discus (109’6”), earning a state qualification, and finished 7th in shot put (30’11”).
· Kyrian Mounts placed 3rd in long jump (18’10”), qualifying for the state meet.
· Colin Grogg and Zac Smith added additional depth in discus, while Mitchell contributed in long jump.
Girls Team Highlights
Sprints & Hurdles
· Lilly Falls advanced to the 100m finals, finishing 7th (15.84), and also competed in the 300m hurdles (1:07.77).
· Mariah Taylor placed 8th in the 200m finals (35.29) after advancing from prelims.
· Jasmyne Tingler and Rylan Smith added strong efforts in the 100m and 200m.
Mid-Distance & Distance
· Regan Smith placed 5th in the 400m (1:18.56) and 7th in the 800m (3:11.27).
· Destiny Langford finished 7th in the 1600m (7:24.13).
Relays
· 4x100 Relay (Taylor, G. Smith, Collins, Falls) 6th place – 1:05.00
· 4x200 Relay (G. Smith, Collins, R. Smith, Rylan Smith) 3rd place – 2:22.32 (State Qualifier)
Field Events
· Faith McClain earned 7th in shot put (24’4”) and 5th in discus (72’9.5”), both season-best marks.
· Gabi Smith jumped a personal best 12’3” in long jump.
A Strong Regional Showing
Calhoun County High School’s athletes demonstrated grit, improvement, and competitive spirit throughout the Region IV Championship. With multiple state qualifiers, numerous personal bests, and strong relay performances, the Red Devils are poised for a confident showing at the WVSSAC State Track Meet.
State Qualifiers are:
Kristian Fredrick
Gavin Hicks
Dayvon Mitchell
Kyrian Mounts
Colin Grogg
Eli Ferrell
Jackson Clawson
Zac Smith
Gabi Smith
Addie Collins
Regan Smith
Rylan Smith
Jasmyne Tingler
Lilly Falls
Calhoun County Schools congratulates all athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication throughout the season.
Calhoun County High School athletes delivered a determined and competitive showing at the Region IV Track & Field Championship, earning multiple top-finishes, personal bests, and several qualifications for the WVSSAC State Track Meet. The Red Devils demonstrated depth across sprints, distance events, hurdles, relays, and field events.
Boys Team Highlights
Sprints & Hurdles
· Dayvon Mitchell recorded a personal best in the 100m finals (13.30) after advancing from prelims. He also ran a 27.48 PB in the 200m.
· Colin Grogg earned a personal best in the 300m hurdles (56.51).
· Kyrian Mounts and Colin Grogg were unable to start their preliminary 100m races.
Mid-Distance & Distance
· Eli Ferrell placed 6th in the 400m (56.88) and 4th in the 800m (2:21.07).
· Gavin Hicks finished 9th in the 400m (58.92).
· Zac Smith ran personal bests in both the 800m (2:36.72) and 1600m (5:38.65).
· Jackson Clawson placed 6th in the 1600m (5:30.56) and 5th in the 3200m (11:38.39).
Relays
· 4x100 Relay (Frederick, Hicks, Mitchell, Mounts) 4th place – 49.97 (State Qualifier)
· 4x400 Relay (Mounts, Clawson, Hicks, Ferrell) 4th place – 3:59.21 (State Qualifier)
Field Events
· Kristian Frederick placed 3rd in discus (109’6”), earning a state qualification, and finished 7th in shot put (30’11”).
· Kyrian Mounts placed 3rd in long jump (18’10”), qualifying for the state meet.
· Colin Grogg and Zac Smith added additional depth in discus, while Mitchell contributed in long jump.
Girls Team Highlights
Sprints & Hurdles
· Lilly Falls advanced to the 100m finals, finishing 7th (15.84), and also competed in the 300m hurdles (1:07.77).
· Mariah Taylor placed 8th in the 200m finals (35.29) after advancing from prelims.
· Jasmyne Tingler and Rylan Smith added strong efforts in the 100m and 200m.
Mid-Distance & Distance
· Regan Smith placed 5th in the 400m (1:18.56) and 7th in the 800m (3:11.27).
· Destiny Langford finished 7th in the 1600m (7:24.13).
Relays
· 4x100 Relay (Taylor, G. Smith, Collins, Falls) 6th place – 1:05.00
· 4x200 Relay (G. Smith, Collins, R. Smith, Rylan Smith) 3rd place – 2:22.32 (State Qualifier)
Field Events
· Faith McClain earned 7th in shot put (24’4”) and 5th in discus (72’9.5”), both season-best marks.
· Gabi Smith jumped a personal best 12’3” in long jump.
A Strong Regional Showing
Calhoun County High School’s athletes demonstrated grit, improvement, and competitive spirit throughout the Region IV Championship. With multiple state qualifiers, numerous personal bests, and strong relay performances, the Red Devils are poised for a confident showing at the WVSSAC State Track Meet.
State Qualifiers are:
Kristian Fredrick
Gavin Hicks
Dayvon Mitchell
Kyrian Mounts
Colin Grogg
Eli Ferrell
Jackson Clawson
Zac Smith
Gabi Smith
Addie Collins
Regan Smith
Rylan Smith
Jasmyne Tingler
Lilly Falls
Calhoun County Schools congratulates all athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication throughout the season.