2025 UIL 2A Boys 4x400 Relay
The 2025 UIL Boys 2A 4x400-meter relay delivered one of the most thrilling finishes of the meet, with Tioga edging out Hawley by just one-hundredth of a second in a dramatic homestretch battle. Hawley, powered by the talented Patanpatan brothers, burst out to an early lead, clocking a blistering 47.5 on the opening lap that left the field scrambling to keep up. Hamilton settled into third after the first exchange, trying to stay within striking distance, while Tioga began to claw its way back into contention with a strong second leg.
As the race unfolded, Hawley suffered a slight hiccup on the third exchange, but they stayed composed, keeping their medal hopes alive. Meanwhile, Tioga surged forward with a brilliant third leg, overtaking Hamilton and setting the stage for an unforgettable anchor battle. On the final lap, Hawley's Karl Patanpatan powered past Tioga on the backstretch, but Tioga's Justin Arrington responded with a fierce charge of his own. Down the homestretch, the two teams were locked side by side, the crowd roaring as they leaned for the line. Tioga's perfectly timed lean gave them the victory in 3:18.57, with Hawley a heartbreaking second at 3:18.58. Hamilton secured third place in 3:20.11, while Mason followed close behind in fourth.
The race not only delivered an epic finish but also capped a day full of team title drama, with multiple squads eyeing valuable points. Tioga's gutsy anchor leg will be remembered as one of the defining moments of the 2A championships.
