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Centennial’s Reign Shows Few Cracks (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org)
Las Vegas – Liberty High School’s girls track and field team enters the 2026 season with renewed determination to topple Centennial, the powerhouse that has claimed 11 of the past 12 Class 5A state titles.[1]
Centennial’s Reign Shows Few Cracks
Centennial secured its latest triumph in 2025, edging Liberty by just three points with 90 to 87 at the NIAA state championships.[2] The Bulldogs also reclaimed the crown in 2024 after Liberty’s 2023 upset, finishing with 122 points to the Patriots’ 79.[3]
Synai Davis stood out for Centennial last year, winning the long jump and triple jump despite a quad injury, performances that helped clinch the team victory.[2] The program now operates under new head coach Dorian Williams, a retired Air Force colonel who retained most of the staff. Williams expressed confidence, stating, “Things look good for us.”[1] Despite graduating three state champions, Centennial returns key talent ready to defend its legacy.
Liberty’s 2023 Glory Fuels New Ambitions
Liberty shattered Centennial’s 10-year streak in 2023, scoring 127 points at their home meet to outpace Faith Lutheran and the Bulldogs.[4] Stars like Kennedy Robinson in the hurdles and Ali’a Matavao in jumps and throws propelled the Patriots to victory.
Coach Jason Lam views the team title as the pinnacle of success. “Our kids understand that the team title is the ultimate sign of success in…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-03-02 19:44:00
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