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Midland athletes compete at 2026 Nike Outdoor Nationals
By Darby McCormick, Wyatt Nun at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
EUGENE, Oregon (KOSA) - The Midland Cheetah Track Club was represented by four runners at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, hosted at the historic Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. The athletes included two Midland Christian Mustangs (John Ellis & Braden Belew) and two Greenwood Rangers (Andrick Rodriguez &...
Key takeaway The athletes included two Midland Christian Mustangs (John Ellis & Braden Belew) and two Greenwood Rangers (Andrick Rodriguez &...
Why this matters in The Midland
The performance of Midland athletes at the Nike Outdoor Nationals is a testament to the strength of the local track and field program. With two Midland Christian Mustangs and two Greenwood Rangers competing, it's clear that the Midland Cheetah Track Club is doing something right in bringing together talented runners from different schools. The fact that Dylan Payton earned All-American honors in the 400m Hurdles High School Championship event is a notable achievement, and Braden Belew's decision to run for Oral Roberts University is a positive reflection on the college prospects of Midland's high school athletes. As the Midland Cheetahs look to next year, the continued development of Andrick Rodriguez and John Ellis will be key to the team's success. With the support of local businesses like Fife & Co. Marketing, which donated the LED screen for the watch party, the community is clearly invested in the success of its young athletes.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? EUGENE, Oregon (KOSA) - The Midland Cheetah Track Club was represented by four runners at the Nike Outdoor Nationals, hosted at the historic Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. The athletes included two Midland Christian Mustangs (John Ellis & Braden Belew) and two Greenwood Rangers (Andrick Rodriguez &...
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