Rock Bridge Boys Track and Field Clinches CMAC Championship Title as Girls Secure Second in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Rock Bridge High School boys track and field team secured its first Central Missouri Activities Conference (CMAC) championship title on Saturday, April 25, 2026, while the girls team finished in second place, according to official results from the event.

The CMAC Championships were held at Jefferson City High School, where Rock Bridge dominated the boys competition. The Bruins accumulated the highest team score, outpacing Jefferson City High School and Helias High School, which finished second and third, respectively. The girls team from Helias High School claimed the girls championship, with Rock Bridge placing second, followed by Capital City High School in third.

Standout Performances

Several Rock Bridge athletes delivered notable performances during the championships. Sophomore Sean Nevills Jr. Won the 100-meter dash with a personal-best time of 11.02 seconds, earning the gold medal in the event. In the pole vault, Capital City High School senior Levi Casey took first place with a clearance of 14 feet, though Rock Bridge’s vaulters also contributed to the team’s overall score.

The team’s success was built on consistent performances across multiple events, with Rock Bridge athletes securing points in sprints, distance races, jumps, and throws. The boys team’s victory marked a significant achievement for the program, while the girls team’s second-place finish highlighted its competitive strength in the conference.

Team Scores and Final Standings

The official team scores for the boys competition were as follows:

• Rock Bridge: First place
• Jefferson City: Second place
• Helias: Third place
• Hickman
• Battle
• Smith-Cotton
• Capital City
• Camdenton

The girls team scores were led by Helias, with Rock Bridge finishing second. The final standings for the girls competition were:

• Helias: First place
• Rock Bridge: Second place
• Capital City: Third place
• Jefferson City
• Battle
• Camdenton
• Hickman
• Smith-Cotton

Event Context and Significance

The CMAC Championships serve as a key event for high school track and field programs in central Missouri, bringing together top athletes from eight schools in the conference. Rock Bridge’s boys team had previously been a consistent contender but had not secured the overall title in recent years. The 2026 victory reflects the program’s depth and the development of its athletes across multiple disciplines.

The girls team’s second-place finish, while not a championship, demonstrated its competitive edge in the conference. Rock Bridge has historically been a strong program in girls track and field, and the 2026 results reaffirmed its position as one of the top teams in the CMAC.

The championships were held amid a weekend of severe weather in Missouri, though the event itself proceeded without major disruptions. Other high school sports in the region, including basketball, had also seen recent CMAC success, with Rock Bridge’s girls basketball team clinching the conference title earlier in the year.

Looking Ahead

With the CMAC Championships concluded, Rock Bridge’s track and field teams will shift focus to postseason competition, including district and state meets. The boys team’s championship performance positions it as a contender for further success, while the girls team will aim to build on its second-place finish in future events.

The 2026 CMAC Championships underscored the strength of high school track and field in central Missouri, with Rock Bridge emerging as a standout program in the boys division. The event also highlighted the competitive balance among conference schools, setting the stage for continued rivalry and athletic achievement in the seasons to come.