East Central Indiana athletes shine at IHSAA track and field state finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Twenty-two athletes from East Central Indiana competed at the IHSAA track and field state finals at North Central High School in Indianapolis on June 5-6. Noteworthy performances included Delta’s Reese Backus, who secured all-state honors with a fifth-place finish in the long jump and set a new school record at 19 feet. Winchester's Carter Campbell also earned all-state recognition, finishing third in the 300-meter hurdles. The event showcased athletes from seven local schools, with performances spanning multiple disciplines, including track and field events for both boys and girls.
- •Reese Backus set a school long jump record at 19 feet.
- •Carter Campbell finished third in the 300-meter hurdles.
- •Twenty-two athletes represented seven East Central Indiana schools.
- •State finals took place on June 5-6 at North Central High School.
- •Both boys and girls had competitive events across various disciplines.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — How East Central Indiana athletes performed at IHSAA track and field state finals
"22 East Central Indiana athletes from seven different schools competed at the IHSAA track and field state finals, including four all-state finishers.
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