The Temple Tem-Cat varsity track and field team proved they could weather more than just stiff competition this past Saturday morning at the Round Rock Invitational.

Despite a persistent downpour that eventually cut the meet short, the Tem-Cats secured a solid 3rd Place finish in the team standings with 49 points, trailing only Killeen Chaparral (52) and the host Round Rock (72).

Weathering the Storm

Mother Nature was the toughest opponent on the track. Persistent rain forced officials to cancel all field events early in the day, pivoting the meet to a "running only" format. However, the conditions didn't relent. As the 400-meter dash was underway, the meet was officially cancelled for safety, leaving several events unfinished.

Podium Performances and Highlights

Even with a truncated schedule, the Tem-Cats made their presence felt, particularly in the relays and sprints.
The 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams both powered through the slick conditions to earn 2nd Place finishes, showcasing the depth and speed of the Temple roster.

Individual standout Audrey Troup was a force to be reckoned with, securing 3rd Place in the 100 meters with a blistering 12.24.

In the middle-distance and endurance categories, Maliah Neal snagged a silver medal in the 400 meters, while Analisa Terry led the long-distance charge with a strong 5th Place finish in the 3200 meters.

Full Temple Results

100 Meters
Audrey Troup: 3rd Place (12.24)
Aniyah Brumet: 9th Place (12.92)
LaQuandra Swilley: 21st Place (14.03)

100 Hurdles
Cameron Evans: 14th Place (18.72)
Kylee Dupar: 15th Place (29.31)

400 Meters
Maliah Neal: 2nd Place (1:01.20)
Maciah Morgan: 6th Place (1:03.28)
Jaidyn Henry: 24th Place (1:13.06)

800 Meters
Ilana Desales: 15th Place (2:39.58)

3200 Meters
Analisa Terry: 5th Place (12:07.88)
Maya Ramirez: 7th Place (12:21.24)
Ilana Desales: 15th Place (13:37.06)

Relays
4x100 Relay: 2nd Place (47.59) – Damauria Nolan-Hemphill, Kyera Banks, Aniyah Brumet, Audrey Troup
4x200 Relay: 2nd Place (1:43.15) – Damauria Nolan-Hemphill, Aniyah Brumet, Kyera Banks, Audrey Troup

Looking Ahead

The Tem-Cats will look for clearer skies next week as they return home. Temple is set to host the Temple Relays at Wildcat Stadium on March 14th. Events are scheduled to begin at 9:00 am, where the team hopes to capitalize on their home-field advantage.