The 2026 Texas girls indoor track and field season has opened exactly the way many expected: fast, deep, and nationally relevant, particularly in the sprint events. Texas has long been a hotbed for elite high school sprinting, and coming off a historic 2025 outdoor season that saw state records, national titles, and returning champions, the early indoor results have only reinforced that reputation. With just a handful of meets completed, the 60 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters are already producing performances that rival peak-season marks from past years.
60 Meters: Speed at the Top, Depth Everywhere
At the front of the short sprint is a familiar duo: Mariah Maxwell and Mia Maxwell. Mariah, the reigning UIL 6A 200-meter state champion, and Mia, the UIL 6A 100-meter champion and Texas state record holder, have set the tone early. Both have already dipped under 7.30, with Mariah leading the state at 7.27 and Mia clo...