2025 UIL 5A Boys 4x200 Relay
The 2025 UIL Boys 5A 4x200-meter relay was a showcase of raw speed and precise exchanges, with Alvin Iowa Colony once again proving why they're among the state's sprinting elite. Coming in with a blazing 1:22.49 regional mark, Iowa Colony was hungry not just for the win but for a potential national record. They wasted no time asserting themselves, with Derrick Hahn exploding out of the blocks on the first leg and immediately making up the stagger on Denton Ryan, setting the tone for the race.
As the baton moved through Antoine Martin Jr. and Jeremy Garner, Iowa Colony maintained its lead, but Fort Bend Marshall kept the pressure on, staying within striking distance. McKinney North and Frisco Lone Star were also in the mix, making moves through the middle legs to stay near the front. On the final exchange, Iowa Colony handed off to Jayden Warren, who delivered a commanding anchor leg to seal the win in 1:23.34-just shy of the national mark but good enough for another state title.
Fort Bend Marshall, who had battled Iowa Colony closely in the regional rounds, held on strong for second place with a 1:24.85 finish. McKinney North edged out Frisco Lone Star for the bronze, crossing the line in 1:25.75, while Denton Ryan was right behind in fifth at 1:25.95. Impressively, five teams dipped under the 1:26 barrier, underscoring the depth and quality of this field. While the national record survived, Iowa Colony's performance solidified their reputation as one of the premier relay squads in the country.
