What a historic season for our Track and Field program! In a display of pure grit, speed, and field dominance, our athletes put on a masterclass from Districts all the way to the State Championships.
District Dominance
The championship season kicked off with an unforgettable performance at the District meet.
The Girls Team officially reclaimed the throne, capturing the District Championship title for the first time since 2019! Not to be outdone, the Boys Team fought fiercely to bring home an impressive Runner-Up (2nd place) finish.
Our athletes absolutely packed the podium to punch their tickets forward, featuring an incredible roster of District standouts:
Sprints & Hurdles: Celia Staley (100M - 2nd), Lerone Booker (100M - 3rd), Francisco Vasquez III (200M - 2nd, 400M - 2nd), Zena El Farissi (800M - 2nd), Autumn King (100M Hurdles - 3rd), Savannah Oxford (100M Hurdles - 4th), and De Vin Williams (110M Hurdles - 4th).
Relays: The Girls 4x100M Relay (G. Smith, J. Pierce, E. Smith, C. Staley) secured 4th, while the 4x200M Relay (S. Oxford, Z. El Farissi, T. Baldwin, C. Staley) took 3rd.
Throws: Katie Volz (Shot Put District Champion, Discus - 2nd), Joi Jackson (Shot Put - 2nd), Julian Bratcher (Discus - 3rd), Jacob Keeney (Javelin - 3rd), and Maddox Grimm (Javelin - 4th).
Jumps & Vaults: Brysen Spears (Triple Jump District Champion, High Jump District Champion, Long Jump - 2nd), Avery Foster (Pole Vault District Champion), Jaylie Jackson (Long Jump - 2nd), Chetachi Ikedinachi (Long Jump - 3rd), Marissa Uptain (High Jump - 2nd), and Jervis Jose (Pole Vault - 3rd).
More Jumps: Khalil Jones (Long Jump - 3rd).
Sectional Surge to State
Surviving and advancing is the name of the game, and a powerhouse group of athletes kept the momentum rolling right through the Sectional meet to qualify for the State Championships:
Francisco Vasquez III (400M)
Brysen Spears (Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump)
Jaylie Jackson (Long Jump)
Katie Volz (Shot Put, Discus)
Avery Foster (Pole Vault)
Celia Staley (100M Dash)
State Championship Glory
When the lights were brightest, our athletes shone, despite the multiple stadium evacuations. We walked away from the State meet with multiple All-State honors and a historic three-peat!
The Three-Peat Queen
Avery Foster cemented her legacy in the school history books by capturing her third consecutive State Championship in the Pole Vault! A legendary run by an incredible athlete.
The All-State Triple Crown
Brysen Spears put on an absolute clinic in the pit and on the apron, earning All-State honors in three separate events: taking 2nd in the Triple Jump, 3rd in the High Jump, and 8th in the Long Jump.
The First Time All-State
Katie Volz capped off her stellar season by earning All-State honors in the Shot Put with an outstanding 6th-place finish.
We are all incredibly proud of the immense effort, dedication, and sportsmanship displayed by both teams. To our district champions, state qualifiers, and All-State medalists—thank you for pushing yourselves to excel like no other and representing our school with pride.
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on a historic season!