Future Stars: Sophomores Shined During Relays Weekend

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* Jessica Oji, at Nike Indoor Nationals, became one of the top American finishers at Penn Relays

Photo Credit: Kyle Brazeil / MileSplit

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Last weekend was full of elite relays across the U.S., but that didn't stop underclassmen from shining.

Whether it was The Drake Relays, The Penn Relays Carnival, or even the Nike/Jesuit Twilight, we saw some top-end young stars go at it. Many sophomores raised their stocks with top performances at their respective meets and event.  

Continue to read more about young stars who left their mark over the last few weekends. 


Hayden Boaz, Summit (OR)

Class of 2025

Boys 3,200m

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Boaz shaved nearly 70-seconds off his previous best this spring in the 3,200m. As a season debut, Boaz ran 9:42.54 to finish second at the APU Meet of Champions.

This weekend, he destroyed that time to finish fourth at the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays.

He dipped under nine minutes with an 8:59.67 personal best. This ranks him third among the Class of 2025. 

A week prior, he set a new be...