Bandera athletes qualify for state track meet after strong regional showing

The Bandera High School track and field team battled difficult weather conditions to earn multiple state meet qualifications during the Region 4-4A Championships earlier this month.

Competing through heavy rain, strong winds and a late cold front, the Lady Bulldogs turned in several standout performances, highlighted by regional titles from Milesia Casas and the girls 4x400-meter relay team.

Casas captured regional championships in both the 800-meter and 400-meter races. She posted a personal- record time of 2:16.86 to win the 800 and followed with a 56.15 in the 400, setting both a personal best and a new Bandera school record.