Historic Victory: Atascocita Boys Clinch First State Track & Field Title for Humble ISD

The Atascocita boys track and field team won their first state championship at the 2024 State Track & Field Championship. In the final event, the 4x400-meter relay, the Eagles secured first place, finishing with a time of 3:10.26. This victory gave them a total of 70 points, surpassing Duncanville who finished with 61 points.

This win holds significant value for the local community. Coach Elton Ervin dedicated the victory to the Kingwood/Humble area, highlighting the local pride it has fostered. This achievement adds to the Humble ISD's recent successes in state championships, following victories by Summer Creek and Kingwood in previous years.

Senior athlete Jelani Watkins was a key player at the championship. Committed to LSU for football and track and field, Watkins led the 4x100-meter relay team and won the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes, contributing 30 points to his team’s score.

Junior Jackson Norris also performed well, especially in the long jump where he won a silver medal with his final attempt. Teammates Bennie Haywood and Landon Fontenot also contributed to the scoring, supporting the team's overall success.

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