California High School Track and Field News

Quincy Wilson was a main headliner for the 2026 Arcadia Invitational, but the meet was jam packed with talent throughout the entire field.

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Arcadia Invitational 2026 delivered dozens of national-leading marks across all events. Servite’s relay squad, Rosary’s Mya Arrendell, and Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson headline one of the deepest meets of the season.

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Servite’s record-setting 4x100 relay team has now seen all four athletes earn Division I football offers, turning elite track speed into full-ride opportunities and highlighting the growing connection between track and recruiting.

Quincy Wilson competes in the boys 400 meters during the 2025 Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, where he ran 44.41 seconds, the fastest high school time in US History and a U18 World Record

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State leaders from California, Utah and Georgia join Quincy Wilson in a loaded Arcadia 400 meters field, where multiple sub-46 contenders could push toward the historic 45.51 meet record.

Brandon Arrington sets a meet record in the 200 meter race at the 2025 Arcadia Invitational but enrolled at Texas A&M early for football.

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Five football recruits with 3-star or higher ratings are competing at the 2026 Arcadia Invitational, spanning sprint and field events. From elite speedsters to powerful throwers, here’s a full breakdown of dual-sport prospects to watch.

Servite’s 4x400 relay squad — Jorden Wells, Jace Wells, Kamil Pelovello and Jaelen Hunter — after running 3:10.33, the No. 2 time in the nation, at the Trabuco Hills Invitational.

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After breaking 40 in the 4x100, Servite dominated Trabuco Hills with a 200 sweep, a 3:10.33 4x400 and a 46.66 meet record from sophomore Jaelen Hunter, surpassing a mark previously held by USC alum and pro sprinter Max Thomas.

Servite’s historic 4x100 relay squad — Benjamin Harris, Jace Wells, Kamil Pelovello and Jorden Wells — celebrates after running 39.82 to become the first team in California history to break 40 seconds.

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Servite made California track history with a 39.82 4x100 relay, becoming the first team to break 40 seconds. The breakthrough builds on their Arcadia success and signals a new era for elite sprinting in the state.

Quincy Wilson anchors Team USA during the Paris 2024 Olympics, entering the 2026 Arcadia Invitational as one of the most decorated high school track athletes in the nation.

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The 2026 Arcadia Invitational brings elite high school track talent to the spotlight, featuring Quincy Wilson, Natalie Dumas, Servite relays and national record threats across sprints, distance and field events in one of the deepest meets ever.

Jaslene Massey posing with her Nike Indoor Nationals first place medal after a historic and dominating performance.

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Oregon commit Jaslene Massey won Nike Indoor Nationals with a California state record shot put and followed it with the No. 2 discus throw in California high school history.

Ben Harris (left) and Servite boys' track and field relay team posing after an impressive performance at the 2025 Arcadia Invitational.

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Meet records and breakthrough performances highlighted the Redondo Nike Invitational in Redondo Beach, where Benjamin Harris, Ejam Yohannes, Gretchen Yakaitis and other California stars posted nation‑leading times and marks. 3-star WR breaks 100m record

Rosary's Justine Wilson has the state's fastest time in the 200 (10th best in the nation) and 400 meters, and the second fastest time in the 100.

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A way-too-early look at the top five California girls track and field marks in every event during the early weeks of the 2026 season.

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More than a month after biological boys win girls state track and field titles, West Coast states face federal suits; Supreme Court ruling appears imminent

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The Harlan High School sprinter made history with a 9.92 100-meter dash, then got the surprise of his life in front of family and coaches

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Federal funds, other sanctions on line not only in California, but other states; DOE says AB Hernandez' participation in 2025 CIF State Track championships violated Title IX protections

Paige Sheppard of Union Catholic Regional wins the race. NJSIAA Cross Country Meet of Champions takes place at Holmdel Park. Holmdel, NJ Saturday, November 16, 2024; On Saturday, Sheppard won the New Balance Nationals mile run in a sophomore national record time.

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Union Catholic incoming junior Paige Sheppard outkicks California phenom Sadie Engelhardt down the stretch; Natalie Dumas, Cooper twins, Sydney Sutton also set national best marks

North Salinas track star Clara Harris (left) and her father David Harris talk to KSBW8 news reporter Jake Flores

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Almost a week after disqualification over "unsportsmanlike" celebration, North Salinas sophomore Clara Harris would trade the global attention she's receiving for the medal she earned

Clovis North's McKay Madsen wins two CIF State titles in the shotput and discus at the 2025 CIF State track and field finals.

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A recap of the 2025 CIF State track and field finals, highlighted by McKay Madsen's two-title victory in shot put and discus.

Herbst twins, Makenna and Morgan pose together after the USATF U20 championships in June 2024.

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Identical twins. National leaders. Future Razorbacks. Carlsbad High’s Makenna and Morgan Herbst are rewriting the high school track record books together.

Jurupa Valley's AB Hernandez (second from the right) stands in the middle of two other competitors that share the 1st-place podium for the girls high jump at the CIF State track and field finals on Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Clovis, Calif.

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Jurupa Valley's AB Hernandez won the high jump and triple jump at the CIF State track and field championships Saturday in Clovis.

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De La Salle junior shocks crowd, but not himself while going 10.01 in trials of 105th track and field jewel, Freshman breaks state-meet hurdles mark; Amongst security, media AB Hernandez takes 6 jumps, qualifies first in 2

Servite boys' track and field relay team posing after an impressive performance at the 2025 Arcadia Invitational.

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Who's the fastest? With the state's fastest sprinter sidelined to injury, the 100 and 200-meter events are wide open.

Jurupa Valley's AB Hernandez (right) stands on the No. 1 mark of the winner's podium after winning the triple jump at the CIF Masters meet whilst Kaylee Best of Norco stands on the No. 2 spot.

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California's state governing body for high school sports will add an additional spot in the finals if Jurupa Valley's AB Hernandez advances, and supply duplicate medal if Hernandez places in top 9 overall

Rancho Cucamonga’s RJ Sermons, who recently reclassified to 2025 and is headed to USC, won the 200-meter at the CIF Masters Meet at Moorpark High on May 24, 2025.

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Rancho Cucamonga’s RJ Sermons headlined a star-studded Masters Meet. But he wasn’t the only standout that qualified for the CIF State championships.

De La Salle's 2025 track and field team and coaches following off a stirring performance for their late head coach John Harvey at Dublin High School, May 24, 2025.

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Jaden Jefferson doubles in sprints to lead the way, but seventh top-to-bottom championship is inspired upward; Montgomery's Hanne Thomsen, Pittsburg duo also come up big

Servite track and field boys' relay team medals at the 2025 Arcadia Invitational.

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The 2025 CIF Southern Section track and field finals are packed with elite talent and high drama, from breakout freshmen and five-star football commits to nationally ranked sprinters, throwers, and relay squads.

Aug 8, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Lashinda Demus (USA) takes a victory lap after finishing second in the women's 400m hurdles in 52.77 during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Lashinda Demus calls for drug testing in high school track following elite performances at the Arcadia Invitational to protect clean athletes.