Klein Forest Soars to Victory at State, Full District Results Included
KLEIN, TX – The Klein Forest Golden Eagles achieved new heights at the UIL Track & Field State Meet, with the boys soaring to an overall first-place team win and the girls clinching the second-place team win. This is the second time in program history that the Klein Forest boys have won it all at State.
The boys dominated in both the Boys’ 4x100m and Boys’ 4x400m relays with dual first-place wins.
The girls matched this impressive performance with their own pair of first-place victories in both the Girls’ 4x100m and Girls’ 4x200m relays.
For the Boys, sprinter Jelani Watkins placed first in the Boys’ 200m race, and Lawson Jacobs placed second in the Boys’ 400m event, further consolidating the team’s dominance and showcasing their extraordinary speed and skill.
Watkins was joined by Jaden Galloway, Parker Jenkins, and Ahmir Robinson in the Boys’ 4x100m relay, while in the Boys’ 4×400 relay, he shared the track with Lawson Jacobs, A’lsayha Brown, and Terrence Morris.
Avia Jones, C’Nai Childress, Nia Hampton, and Kyaliah Davis made up both of the Girls’ relay teams.
“Our athletes have showcased their tireless dedication, resilience, and sheer talent,” Klein Forest Head Track Coach Remon Smith said. “It’s their hard work that has led to such an extraordinary performance.”
The Golden Eagles’ performance was met with praise from our Superintendent, Dr. Jenny McGown.
“This incredible performance by Klein Forest truly showcases Klein ISD’s commitment to excellence in all pursuits,” McGown said. “We could not be more proud of these hardworking, gifted student-athletes. They deserve to be celebrated for this tremendous level of success.”
Rounding out the notable performances of the State meet, Klein High’s India Alix clinched 3rd place in the Long Jump, earning herself a State medal.
“Our Klein Forest Track teams work hard all season long to get to a place where they can exceed expectations at the state level,” Klein Forest Principal Lance Alexander said. “This State Championship is just a testament to the bond that our student-athletes and coaches share with one another. I am thankful for the dedication and commitment our coaches have for our kids, the determination of our athletes, and the great support from our families and the Klein Forest community. Congratulations to our track teams on a season to remember.”
Overall, 12 Klein ISD student-athletes are bringing home medals in seven different event categories. The full Klein ISD UIL Track & Field State Meet results are in the table below.
Klein ISD has a longstanding tradition of excellence in Academics, the Arts, and Athletics, and the accomplishments of these many student-athletes are a testament to that tradition. We congratulate all participants for their outstanding performances.
2023 UIL Track & Field State Results
| Event | Category | Participant(s) | School | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200m | Boys | Jelani Watkins | Klein Forest | 1 |
| 4x400 Relay | Boys | Lawson Jacobs, A'lsayha Brown, Terrence Morris, Jelani Watkins | Klein Forest | 1 |
| 4x100 Relay | Boys | Jaden Galloway, Parker Jenkins, Ahmir Robinson, Jelani Watkins | Klein Forest | 1 |
| 4x100 Relay | Girls | Avia Jones, C'Nai Childress, Nia Hampton, Kyaliah Davis | Klein Forest | 1 |
| 4x200 Relay | Girls | Nia Hampton, C'Nai Childress, Avia Jones, Kyaliah Davis | Klein Forest | 1 |
| 400m | Boys | Lawson Jacobs | Klein Forest | 2 |
| Long Jump | Girls | India Alix | Klein High | 3 |
| Triple Jump | Girls | India Alix | Klein High | 4 |
| 3200m | Boys | Jack Boyd | Klein Oak | 4 |
| 1,600m | Girls | Felicity Hamilton | Klein Cain | 6 |
| 400m | Boys | Damarien Jacobs | Klein Cain | 7 |
| Shot Put | Girls | Cornelia Watts | Klein Forest | 8 |
| Discus Throw | Boys | Xavier Westmoreland | Klein High | 8 |
| Triple Jump | Boys | D'Vonte Williams | Klein Cain | 9 |
| Discus Throw | Girls | Tirea Reed | Klein Cain | 9 |
| 400m | Girls | Madison Evans | Klein Forest | 9 |
| 1600m | Boys | Jack Boyd | Klein Oak | 9 |
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