Meet Recap: NMAA 1A State T&F Championships (Girls)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The girls competition at the NMAA 1A State Track and Field Championships produced standout performances across every discipline, from explosive sprinting and dramatic distance races to dominant field-event displays and relay excellence.

Leading the charge was Dora's Karen Inge, who cemented her place as the premier sprinter in Class 1A with a commanding sweep of the sprint events. Inge captured state titles in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter dashes. Her performances throughout the season allowed Inge to collect three 1A state leads, and she was, in fact, the only Class 1A female athlete to break the 60-second barrier in the 400-meter dash this year.

One of the most memorable moments of the championship came in the girls' 800-meter run, where Fort Sumner eighth grader Savanna Segura showed poise far beyond her years. Lining up against older and more experienced competitors, Segura delivered a fearless performance and surged to victory in the closing stages of the race. The young standout crossed the finish line less than half a second ahead of her nearest challenger, securing a thrilling state title and announcing herself as one of New Mexico's rising distance talents.

Fort Sumner's distance dominance did not stop there. Teammate Lacey McCollum completed an impressive distance double, capturing state championships in both the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs. McCollum's victories, combined with Segura's triumph in the 800m, completed a remarkable sweep of the girls' distance events for the Fort Sumner program. The trio of distance titles showcased the school's strength in endurance events and played a major role in its championship success.

The hurdle events also produced some of the fastest performances seen in Class 1A this season. Both the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles finals resulted in new state-leading marks, highlighting the depth and talent present among the classification's top hurdle specialists. The championship atmosphere brought out the best in the competitors, who elevated the standard in both events.

Few athletes enjoyed a more versatile championship weekend than Logan's Makinlee Judd. Judd showcased her all-around athletic ability by capturing state titles in both the 100-meter hurdles and the pole vault, excelling in two vastly different disciplines. Her double-gold performance was among the most impressive individual accomplishments of the meet and demonstrated the unique skill set that makes her one of Class 1A's premier athletes, and as mentioned earlier, a new 1A state leader for the 100m hurdles.

In the field events, Quemado's Nakishia Garcia put together a dominant display of jumping talent. Garcia swept both the long jump and high jump competitions, earning a pair of state championships and establishing herself as one of the most accomplished field-event athletes in the classification. Her ability to excel in both horizontal and vertical jumping events provided one of the meet's most impressive doubles.

Logan High School asserted its dominance on the track in the relay races, claiming state championships in both the 4x200-meter and 4x400-meter relays. The Longhorns combined speed, depth, and flawless baton exchanges to secure a relay double, proving once again why they remain one of the state's most consistent track and field programs. Their talented roster would go on to earn the Longhorns the 1A team title, a meet they won by a clear 15+ points.