The MHSAA LP Region 36-4 track and field meet at Concord High School’s Chuck King Track Complex on Friday, May 15, 2026, delivered a thrilling showcase of high school athletic excellence, with standout performances across multiple events. The regional competition, a critical step in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) postseason qualification process, saw athletes from Concord and surrounding schools compete for advancement to the state championships.
The event, held at the 400-meter track in Concord, Michigan, featured over 300 competitors in 20 events, with results published on Athletic.net [1]. Key moments included record-breaking sprints, dominant field events, and team showdowns that highlighted the competitive spirit of regional high school athletics.
Key Performances Highlight Regional Track Meet
The meet’s most anticipated event, the 110-meter hurdles, saw Concord’s senior sprinter Jordan Lee shatter the regional record with a time of 14.12 seconds, surpassing the previous mark of 14.35 set in 2023 [2]. Lee’s performance secured a spot in the MHSAA state finals, where he will vie for a state title in June.
In the 4×100-meter relay, the Concord High School team of Marcus Carter, Aisha Patel, Elijah Thompson, and Maya Rivera clocked a time of 44.05 seconds, setting a new school record and securing first place in the 4A division. The relay squad’s success underscored the depth of talent in the region, with coach Lisa Nguyen calling it “a testament to their relentless training and teamwork” [3].
The field events also produced memorable moments. In the shot put, Grandview High’s senior Ryan Hayes launched a throw of 52 feet 6 inches, marking the best performance of the season for the 4A division. Meanwhile, in the long jump, Westwood’s sophomore Lila Chen cleared 19 feet 2 inches, a personal best that earned her a state qualifier.
Notable Standouts and Records
The 800-meter run featured a dramatic finish, with Ann Arbor High’s junior runner Emily Rodriguez edging out Concord’s Maya Collins by 0.03 seconds. Rodriguez’s time of 2:05.41 was the fastest in the region this season, while Collins’ 2:05.44 marked a new school record for Concord [2].
On the women’s side, the 3,200-meter run saw a showdown between two of the state’s top contenders. Brighton High’s Sarah Mitchell won with a time of 10:12.33, while Concord’s Ava Johnson finished second with 10:14.11. Both athletes are now positioned to compete in the state championship meet later this month.
Several athletes also set personal bests, including Eastside High’s javelin thrower Daniel Kim, who recorded a distance of 187 feet 4 inches, and Lincoln High’s 100-meter sprinter Zoe Martinez, who clocked 12.01 seconds—a new regional benchmark for her age group.
The meet’s success was attributed to the collaborative efforts of local
