Primero track dominates opponents in strong meet outing

Kailain Sanford and Kayden Olguin gave Primero another eye-catching track day in Pueblo, where Sanford finished fourth in the boys shot put with a personal-best throw of 47 feet, 3 inches and Olguin, a freshman, was among the top finishers in the boys 110-meter hurdles.

The results came in meet action tied to both the Twilight meet and Southern Peaks League competition, a combination that showed the Primero Bulldogs were not just collecting individual marks but staying competitive across multiple events. For a small-school program in Las Animas County, that kind of depth matters. One breakthrough throw or one strong hurdles run can swing the tone of an entire meet, especially when athletes are carrying the load for a compact roster.

Primero’s latest showing fit a pattern that has made the Bulldogs one of the county’s most watched athletic programs. The school sits about 17 miles west of Trinidad and serves a rural district with an estimated 216 students for the 2025-26 year, so every notable finish carries more weight than it would in a larger program. Strong track results become part of the school’s identity, and they tend to ripple beyond the oval into hallways, classrooms and weekend conversation around the community.

The Bulldogs’ track success has also shown it can reach the highest levels. Anthony Pena previously won the Boys 1A 3200-meter run at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships on May 16, a reminder that Primero has produced athletes capable of turning local momentum into state-level titles. That history gives each new result added significance, because it suggests the program is not relying on one class of athletes but sustaining excellence across seasons.

Sanford’s personal record and Olguin’s placement added to that larger story. In a district where enrollment is limited and every athlete’s contribution counts, a strong outing in Pueblo was more than a clean results line. It was another sign that Primero’s small-school pipeline is still producing competitive runners, jumpers and throwers at a pace that keeps the Bulldogs in the county spotlight.