The Louisiana Sports Writers Association has announced its 2026 All-State Track and Field teams, honoring standouts from the season. Eason Royal from Brother Martin and Grace Keene from Northshore were recognized as the boys' and girls' outstanding track athletes, respectively. Alexandria's Joseph Rivet and Jonesboro-Hodge's Ciara Gray earned top field athlete honors. Coaches Brendan Adams of South Lafourche and Sedarrin Freeman of Alexandria were named Coach of the Year for boys and girls, respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Eason Royal won the 100 meters in 10.17 seconds and the 200 meters in 20.82 seconds.
  • Joseph Rivet achieved a shot put distance of 62-9 and a discus throw of 203-7.
State of Play
  • Boys' top performances include Jaxon Talley in javelin (222-10) and Elijah Parich in pole vault (17-2).
  • For the girls, key metrics feature Grace Keene's 800-meter time of 2:11.69 and Ciara Gray's triple jump of 41-9陆.
What's Next

With the selection of these All-State athletes, many will look ahead to collegiate track opportunities and potential scholarships, while teams will gear up for next year鈥檚 competitions.

Bottom Line

The 2026 All-State Track and Field recognition underscores the exceptional talent in Louisiana, highlighting the competitive spirit and dedication of both athletes and coaches, setting the stage for future achievements.