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South Alabama's Track and Field Stars | Huntsville News
South Alabama’s track and field scene exploded in 2026, packed with elite male and female athletes who dominated every event—from Brent Acker’s blistering 400m to Sam Smith clearing 6’8” in the high jump. Malik Jackson and Kantrell Benjamin lit up the hurdles and sprints, with Benjamin claiming a state title in the 300m hurdles. On the girls’ side, Amiah Matone, Kendall Brown, and Karl Ezra Payton crushed records across long jump, sprints, and multiple field events, while Mari-Margaret Grayson stunned with javelin throws and Caroline Ledford soared in pole vault. Recognized by the Mobile…
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