High School Sports in Texas and Colorado

May 16, 2026, 13:45
USSports

Introduction

High schools in Texas and Colorado had big track and field games in May 2026.

Main Body

The Texas games were in Austin from May 14 to May 16. Students from El Paso played. Matthew Portillo and Jordan Owens won second place. Ky-Ri Bonner and a team from Canutillo won third place. Colorado had games in Lakewood. The games ended on May 16. Many students ran and jumped. Schools like Fort Collins, Niwot, and McClave had many points. Fort Collins won a gold medal in the shot put. They also won two titles with their relay teams.

Conclusion

The games ended. Now the schools know who the winners are for 2026.

Learning

📍 Talking About Places

When we talk about where things happen, we use the word in.

  • In Texas
  • In Colorado
  • In Austin
  • In Lakewood

The Pattern: In + City/State → The games were in Austin.

📅 Talking About Time

When we talk about a specific date or month, we use on or in.

  • In May (Month)
  • On May 14 (Specific Date)
  • On May 16 (Specific Date)

Easy Rule: Month alone → In Month + Number → On

Vocabulary Learning

school (n.)
A place where children learn.
Example:I go to school every day.
game (n.)
An activity for fun or competition.
Example:We played a game of soccer.
student (n.)
A person who learns at school.
Example:The student raised his hand.
run (v.)
To move quickly on foot.
Example:She likes to run in the park.
jump (v.)
To leap into the air.
Example:He can jump very high.
team (n.)
A group working together.
Example:Our team won the match.
gold (n.)
A bright yellow metal.
Example:The gold medal was shiny.
medal (n.)
A prize for winning.
Example:She received a medal for her score.
shot (n.)
A throw of a heavy ball in sports.
Example:He made a strong shot.
put (v.)
To throw or launch.
Example:She put the ball into the goal.
relay (n.)
A race where team members run in turns.
Example:They ran a relay race.
place (n.)
A position or rank.
Example:She finished in first place.
winner (n.)
The person who wins a competition.
Example:He is the winner of the contest.
end (v.)
To finish or stop.
Example:The game will end at 5 pm.
May (n.)
A month of the year.
Example:We have a holiday in May.
field (n.)
An open area for sports.
Example:They played on the field.
track (n.)
A running path or circuit.
Example:The track is used for races.
points (n.)
Marks earned in a game.
Example:She scored many points.
second (adj.)
The number two.
Example:He came in second.
third (adj.)
The number three.
Example:She finished third.
big (adj.)
Large in size or amount.
Example:It was a big event.