Baldwin Track and Field Teams Shine at 2026 GHSA State Championships

Special Blog Post by BCSD Athletic Director Dexter Ricks

The 2026 GHSA Class AAA Track and Field Championships were held on May 14 at the brand-new, $60 million Spec Towns Track on the campus of University of Georgia. High school track and field athletes from across Georgia had the opportunity to compete at one of the premier facilities in the nation.

The Baldwin High School track and field teams capped off another successful season with several outstanding performances and multiple podium finishes.

The Braves claimed their first state championship in nine years, with the last boys state title coming in 2017. Baldwin's 4x200-meter relay team entered the state meet with the fastest time in Class AAA throughout the season and delivered when it mattered most, capturing the gold medal at the state championship.

The championship relay team consisted of seniors Zkwon Dyous and Kielan Walker, along with juniors Jerrick Carswell and Epalahame Tonga-Taylor. The quartet set a new school record on their way to winning the 2026 GHSA Class AAA 4x200-meter relay state title.

Three members of that championship relay team—Dyous, Walker, and Carswell—also helped Baldwin earn a state runner-up finish in the 4x100-meter relay. Alongside junior Justin Burton, the group set another school record while claiming second place in the state.

The Braves' 4x400-meter relay team also earned a spot on the podium, finishing eighth in Class AAA. The team was composed of seniors Zkwon Dyous and Kielan Walker and juniors Chris Hodnett and Epalahame Tonga-Taylor.

Dyous and Walker concluded their high school careers with three state medals each, tying former Baldwin standout Jatavious Harris, who won three gold medals at the 2017 state championships. Juniors Jerrick Carswell and Epalahame Tonga-Taylor each added two state medals to their growing résumés.

The Bravettes also enjoyed success at the state championships, earning medals in two events. Senior Nakayla Lundy, juniors Zuri Grant and Aveecia Sherman, and freshman Khloe Anderson combined to finish fifth in the Class AAA 4x200-meter relay.

Grant added a second medal to her state championship performance by placing seventh in the 100-meter hurdles.

With a strong blend of returning talent and emerging young athletes, both the Braves and Bravettes are excited about the future of Baldwin High School track and field.

Congratulations to all of the student-athletes and coaches on an outstanding 2026 season and for representing Baldwin High School with excellence at the state level.

Photos courtesy of Evan Simmons.