2025 RGV Girls State Track and Field Qualifiers

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CLASS 6A

Name: Alana Rouquette, senior, Harlingen High

State Track Appearances: N/A

2025 State Event(s): 300m Hurdles

PR(s): 42.63

Favorite Meet: Meet of Champs because I lost and it opened my eyes to work harder.

Notes: Tears of joy ran down Rouquette’s face as she crossed the finish line in first in the 300-meter hurdles during the Region IV-6A championships. The moment was years in the making, with the four-year letter winner punching her ticket to the state meet for the first time in her career. The Stephen F. Austin signee did it style as well, setting a Valley record during the race with a time of 42.63. The time broke the mark set by Edinburg North’s Leigha Brown in 2013. Rouquette’s record setting performance earned her the No. 3 seed heading into the state meet, giving her one of the inside lanes for the race.

CLASS 5A

Name: Dana Rojas Vazquez, senior, McAllen High

State Track Appearances: 2023, 2024

2025 State Event(s): 1,600m; 3,200m

PR(s): 4:55.82 (1,600m); 10:38.90 (3,200m)

Favorite Meet: I think the Regional meet has been my favorite meet because it proved me that if I set my mind to it and just trust God to guide me through my race I can achieve anything.

Notes: Rojas Vazquez’s senior season has been dominant. The senior earned her first podium finish at state during cross country season, coming in second during the Class 5A race. She’s carried that momentum onto the track, ranking in the top five in both of her state qualifying events this year. Rojas Vazquez holds the No. 4 fastest time in Class 5A in the 1,600-meter run this season, recording a personal best mark of 4:55.82 during the regional meet. Her best event is the 3,200-meter run, however, holding the No. 1 time in Class 5A. Rojas Vazquez mark of 10:38.90 set during the Area 31/32-5A championships ranks No. 2 all-time in the RGV. Rojas Vazquez will look to put the exclamation point on what has been an elite high school career at the state meet before taking her talent to the University of Houston next fall.

Name: Dariana Luna, senior, McAllen High

State Track Appearances: 2024

2025 State Event(s): 100m Hurdles; 300m Hurdles; Long Jump

PR(s): 13.84 (100m Hurdles); 43.35 (300m Hurdles); 18-8.25 (Long Jump)

Favorite Meet: District finals was my favorite because in the 100 hurdle race I broke the all time valley record.

Notes: You can’t talk 2025 RGV track without mentioning the name Luna. The senior athlete has done it all for the Bulldogs this season, competing in jumping, running and even throwing events this year. No surprise it’ll be much of the same at state, with Luna qualifying for three different events. Luna is set to be the only RGV athlete to compete in both field and running events at state, competing in the long jump, 100- and 300-meter hurdles. The UIW commit has dominated her region all season long in all three. At the Region IV-5A championships Luna racked up 28 points for her team, capturing titles in both hurdles event and a silver in the long jump. Luna could be set for another big day, seeded third and fourth in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles, respectively, while also being a threat in the long jump.

Name: E’Mon Mason, senior, Edinburg Vela

State Track Appearances: N/A

2025 State Event(s): 400m

PR(s): 56.70

Favorite Meet: My favorite races were area and Texas A&M Bluebonnet because it really pushed me to be my best!

Notes: Mason has gradually climbed her way up to becoming a state qualifier. As a sophomore, the SaberCats sprinter’s season ended in the area round. Last year she saw her year come to an end at regionals. This year she’s broken through again, advancing to the Class 5A state meet for the first time. The University of Dallas signee has put up consistent times during championship season, hanging around the 57-58 second mark. She enters the state meet fresh off her best race of the year, clocking in at a personal best time of 56.70 in the 400-meter dash during the regional meet.

Name: Lauren De La Garza, junior, Donna High

State Track Appearances: N/A

2025 State Event(s): Discus

PR(s): 136-8

Favorite Meet: Meet of Champions because that is the meet I broke 130 and broke my school’s record.

Notes: What a year it has been for De La Garza. After back-to-back seasons ending in the area round, the Bravettes junior broke out this year, capturing Area 31/32-5A and Region IV-5A titles en route to her first career state appearance. De La Garza’s jump from Year 1 to Year 3 has been phenomenal, improving from a then-best mark of 86-3 as a freshman to a school record mark of 136-8 this season. Her junior year mark was also a nearly 10 foot improvement from her best throw last year. De La Garza doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon either, entering the state meet as the No. 3 seed in the Class 5A girls discus throw. A podium finish would put a bow on her breakout season, while also giving her momentum heading into her senior year.

Name: Sophia Flores, junior, McAllen High

State Track Appearances: 2024

2025 State Event(s): 200m; 4×100; 4×200

PR(s): 24.67 (200m)

Favorite Meet: My favorite meet had to be the regional meet, because everything we worked hard for had finally been put to the test and we won the meet.

Notes: Flores made her state debut last season as a part of McHi’s 4×200 relay team. The junior sprinter is now set to make her individual debut after finishing second in the 200-meter dash during the Region IV-5A championships. Flores won’t just be competing in the 200-meter dash, however, also playing a key role on the Bulldogs 4×100 and 4×200 relay teams. Flores blistering speed is a big reason for McHi’s success in the relays, serving as the anchor in two of their three state qualifiers.

Name: Sophia Gonzalez, junior, Harlingen South

State Track Appearances: N/A

2025 State Event(s): Discus; Shot Put

PR(s): 131-7 (Discus); 42-2.75 (Shot Put)

Favorite Meet: My favorite meet of the 2025 season would have to be Meet of Champions because I had set a goal to PR in at least one event. And I ended up PR’ing in shot put and discus!

Notes: Gonzalez is another RGV athlete amid a breakout year, qualifying for state in two events just one year after finishing in the bottom half at the area meet. The junior thrower captured a pair of silver medals during the regional meet, recording a personal best mark of 131-7 in the discus and a mark of 41-0.5 in the shot put. Gonzalez is seeded in the middle of the pack in both her events heading into state, but a strong showing can vault her into contender not only at the meet but for next season as well.

School: McAllen High

Event: 4×100

Names: Ava Barreda, Sophia Flores, Ecklyn Vaden, Katelyn Vaden

SR: 47.16

Favorite Meet: Regional Meet because we were back to back regional champions.

Notes: It’s been a dominant year for McAllen High’s relay teams, capturing numerous gold medals and setting several Valley records. More impressively, all three relay teams are headed to state this year, beginning with the Bulldogs 4×100 squad. McHi’s relay team holds the No. 1 fastest time in RGV history, breaking the record set by Harlingen High a season ago. The Bulldogs are seeded eighth in their race heading into state.

School: McAllen High

Event: 4×200

Names: Ava Barreda, Sophia Flores, Ecklyn Vaden, Katelyn Vaden

SR: 1:39.03

Favorite Meet: Regional Meet because we were back to back regional champions.

Notes: The same record breaking squad from the 4×100 relay makes up the 4×200 relay team. It’s no surprise they also hold the Valley record in their event, with their time of 1:39.03 breaking their own mark set in 2024. The Bulldogs 4×200 relay team qualified for the state meet a year ago, finishing eighth. They enter this year’s state meet seeded sixth and looking to improve on last year’s finish.

School: McAllen High

Event: 4×400

Names: Ava Barreda, Vanessa Rocha, Yaneli Rocha, Katelyn Vaden

SR: 3:50.46

Favorite Meet: Regional Meet because we were back to back regional champions.

Notes: The final McHi relay team features two of the same runners from the 4×1 and 4×2 in Ava Barreda and Katelyn Vaden. Vanessa and Yaneli Rocha round out McHi’s 4×400 relay team, The Bulldogs don’t hold the record in the 4×400 like the other two relays, but they’ve come pretty close, ranking No. 2 in the RGV all-time. They enter the state meet seeded No. 7 in the event. Reaching the podium won’t be easy, but the increased competition could lead to some record breaking times for the ladies in purple and gold.

CLASS 3A

Name: Naomi Cotero, senior, IDEA Pharr

State Track Appearances: N/A

2025 State Event(s): 3,200m

PR(s): 11:28.12

Favorite Meet: My favorite race was in Edcouch when i was feeling sick. I did not feel like running the race, but my coach told me that you never know what could happen. Once I was stretching I knew I was going to feel bad, but I wouldn’t know until I finished my race. I ended up hitting a pr in the 800 by 5 seconds. I then felt bad and started vomiting, but it was worth it because I hit a good PR.

Notes: Cotero set her mind on getting to state on the track this season after only qualifying in cross country the past three years. The senior distance runner achieved her goal, finishing as the Region IV-3A runner-up in the 3,200-meter run to secure a spot at the state meet. Cotero’s time at regionals seeds her No. 9 for the state meet, but don’t be surprised if she makes a run at the podium. The Lions’ senior holds the No. 4 fastest time in Class 3A this year, making her a serious threat to earn a medal.

CLASS 2A

Name: Kaycei Salazar, senior, La Villa

State Track Appearances: 2023, 2024

2025 State Event(s): 800m; 1,600m; 3,200m

PR(s): 2:17.28 (800m); 5:09.44 (1,600m); 11:25.01 (3,200m)

Favorite Meet: N/A

Notes: Salazar already has tons of state hardware to her name, winning a gold and a silver in the 1,600-meter run in 2023 and 2024, while also adding a silver in the 3,200-meter run in 2023. She’ll look to put the final stamp on her decorated high school career this weekend as she chases triple gold during the Class 2A state track and field championships. Salazar is one of two RGV athletes set to compete in three events at the state meet, with the Stephen F. Austin signee running in the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs. More impressively, Salazar ranks in the top 2 in each of those events, including holding the No. 1 mark in the 800-meter run in Class 2A this year. Salazar has already cemented herself as one of the top runners to come out of the Valley, but a triple crown would put her in a league of her own with no other female athlete winning more than two gold medals at state in the same year.

TAPPS

Name: Grace Cowen, sophomore, Brownsville St. Joseph

State Track Appearances: N/A

2025 State Event(s): 300m Hurdles

PR(s): 48.52

Favorite Meet: N/A

Notes: Cowen showed great promise as a freshman, qualifying for the TAPPS 5A South regional meet in both the 100- and 300-meter hurdles. She is no longer just a regional qualifier, advancing to the TAPPS 5A state track and field championships after finishing second in the 300-meter hurdles at regionals. The sophomore hurdler is coming off her best time of the year, with her mark of 48.52 ranking No. 2 in TAPPS 5A this year. Another strong showing at state and Cowen might be able to add state medalist to her resume heading into next year.

Name: Nicole Richer, junior, Brownsville St. Joseph

State Track Appearances: 2023, 2024

2025 State Event(s): Pole Vault; 4×200 Relay

PR(s): 11-7

Favorite Meet: I really enjoyed meet of champs where I could experience going up against of the valleys best and prove that I could defend my title. Going into the post season I love going to district with my team. Winning district as a girls team for the first time was the highlight of the season so far. Regionals also went well and I was pleased with my performance so now I look forward to defending my title at state.

Notes: The reigning TAPPS 5A girls pole vault state medalist is back and ready to defend her title, with Richer preparing to compete in her third straight state meet. The junior vaulter quickly burst onto the scene as a freshman, capturing the bronze in the event that year. Last season she established herself as the best in her class, winning state gold with a then-personal best mark of 11-0. Richer is a favorite to repeat this season, with her personal best mark of 11-7 sitting nearly a foot ahead of the next closest mark in TAPPS 5A this season.

Name: Olivia Wood, junior, Brownsville St. Joseph

State Track Appearances: 2023, 2024

2025 State Event(s): Discus

PR(s): 133-5

Favorite Meet: I love the district meet every year but especially this year because I was able to compete successfully, pr, and become district champion.

Notes: Wood patiently waited for her moment after throwing alongside three-time state champion Alondra Loya her first two years. Her moment seems to have arrived, with the two-time state medalist looking like the favorite to win state gold in the TAPPS 5A discus this year. Wood enters the state meet ranked No. 1 in the TAPPS 5A in the event, sitting at the top with a personal best mark of 133-5. The next closest mark is nearly eight feet behind. Last year’s state runner-up is an experienced force in the ring and could very well keep the Bloodhounds tradition of elite throwers alive.

School: Brownsville St. Joseph

Event: 4×200

Names: Victoria Flores, Jimena Herrera, Seanah Mireles, Nicole Richer

SR: 1:48.63

Favorite Meet: Our relay would have to agree that our district meet was probably the favorite this year where we beat our rival school for the first time and won a district championship.

Notes: The 4×200 relay team is one of two state qualifying squads for the Bloodhounds. SJA’s relay team finished fourth at the TAPPS 5A South regional championships to secure a spot at state. The Bloodhounds enter the state meet seeded No. 5 in their race. Their time of 1:48.63 is not far off from some of the teams ahead of them, giving them a chance to reach the podium at state.

School: Brownsville St. Joseph

Event: 4×400

Names: Sarah Pirtle, Victoria Flores, Jimena Herrera, Seanaah Mireles

SR: 4:18.09

Favorite Meet: The Rio Hondo night meet because of the lights in the track and hitting a big PR.

Notes: The second SJA relay team to qualify for state this year is made up of nearly the same members. The only difference in the squad is the replacement of Nicole Richer for Sarah Pirtle. The Bloodhounds recorded a season best time of 4:18.09 during the regional meet, finishing fourth to secure a state bid. SJA is seeded seventh heading into state.

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