Emory Sims Sprinted To The 3A Girls 100m Win In 11.64

The 2026 UIL Girls 3A 100-meter final was a fast, wind-aided sprint battle that rewarded explosive starts and the ability to hold top-end speed through the line. With a strong +3.1 tailwind assisting performances across the board, the race featured multiple athletes entering with comparable season marks in the 12.20-12.30 range, setting up a tightly contested final where execution out of the blocks proved decisive.

From the gun, lane six immediately made an impact as senior Emory Sims from Crockett exploded to the front with a blistering start. Known for her regional form (11.79 entering), Sims carried that momentum perfectly into the state final, separating herself early and never relinquishing control. Her acceleration phase set the tone for the entire race, and once she reached top speed, she demonstrated the stride frequency and composure needed to maintain separation all the way to the finish line.

Sims crossed the line first in a commanding 11.64, taking home the state title in dominant fashion and running one of the fastest times in 3A history under legal-wind conditions. Behind her, Ella Klyn from Henrietta delivered a strong silver-medal performance in 11.78, staying in contention throughout and finishing upright with a powerful drive through the tape. Alana Williams from Corpus Christi London claimed bronze in 11.90 after a sharp start and steady transition phase.

The chase pack remained tightly grouped, with Sydney Mann  from Grandview finishing fourth in 12.16, followed closely by Peyton Hunter from Gladewater in 12.20 and teammate Jordynn Harris in 12.21. The Gladewater duo ran nearly identical races in the middle lanes but could not quite close the gap created in the opening meters.

Kaydence Stephens from Liberty Eylau placed seventh in 12.29, just ahead of Emory Inman from Jacksboro in 12.30 and Audrey Obenhaus from Palacios in 12.32, as all finalists crossed the line upright and driving hard through the finish.

In a race defined by block clearance, early acceleration, and the ability to sustain form under pressure, Sims separated herself with the most complete performance of the field. While several athletes entered with similar seed times and medal expectations, her explosive start and maintained cadence proved to be the difference in one of the most competitive 3A sprint finals of the meet.