Day 3 Highlights
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Quincy Wilson of Bullis dominated the boys' 400m at New Balance Nationals Indoor, securing the win with a meet record time of 45.71. After being tied at 200m, Wilson surged ahead with 300m left and held off a late charge from Andrew Salvodon, who finished second in 45.84. Wilson's performance ranks as the second-fastest time in history, only behind his own national record.
In the girls' 400m, Bullis' Sydney Sutton put on a masterful display, taking the win with a new meet record time of 52.75. Sutton exploded out of the blocks with a blazing 24.16 split at the 200m mark and held on strong, surpassing the previous U.S. #1 time. Her performance not only claimed the win but also solidified her place as one of the best in the country.
Archbishop Carroll Wins 4x200m Title
A day after breaking their own national record in the 4x200m with a time of 1:24.37, the Archbishop Carroll boys made it look easy in the 4x200m finals, winning with a time of 1:24.99. The team of Elijah Amenra, Niles Briggman, Keenen Davis, and Jake Odey-Jordan won the title by 1.18 seconds.
Ross Makes History in 800m Win
Emmry Ross of Onsted (MI) took control of the New Balance girls' 800m race from the 400-meter mark onward, maintaining her lead the entire way to finish with a meet-record time of 2:03.00, which ranks her 6th all-time. Makenna Herbst of Carlsbad (CA), pushed hard for second, clocking a time of 2:03.83, which broke the previous meet record and earned her the 8th all-time spot. Olivia Cieslak from Haverfield Township (PA), secured third with a time of 2:04.66, ranking 13th all-time, while Clemmie Lilley of Rumson-Fair Haven (NJ) finished fourth in 2:05.64, placing her 19th on the all-time list. Ross's dominant performance highlighted her control of the race, especially in the latter half, where she pulled away from the field.
Scarlett Smashes Meet Weight Throw Record
Canadien Mykayla Scarlett of Project Athletics Track And made history in the New Balance Girls Weight Throw, setting a new meet record with a throw of 19.03m (62-05.25). This performance not only earned her what would be a U.S. #1 spot for 2025 but also is a mark that would place her 11th on the all-time indoor list for the U.S.
In second place, Meagan Ewers of Medgar Evers Lady Cougars TC-N also made her mark with a throw of 18.09m (59-04.25), surpassing the old meet record and claiming the U.S. #1 spot for 2025. Both athletes showcased outstanding performances, with Scarlett's record-breaking throw standing out as one of the top indoor achievements of the season.
Whittaker Takes Down the Pole Vault Meet Record
Isaiah Whitaker of Bloomington, IL, set a new meet record in the boys' pole vault at New Balance Nationals Indoor, clearing 5.45m (17'10.50") to take home the title. Whitaker and Sam Novak of Phoenix, AZ, both made it over 5.35m (17' 6.50") with ease, but Novak fell short on three attempts at 5.45m. Whitaker cleared it on his second attempt and went on to try for 5.60m (18' 4.50"), where he bowed out. His winning height broke the previous meet record of 5.40m set by Maddox Hamm in 2023.
Boone Leads Three Others under 1:50 in 800m Finals
In the New Balance boys' 800m, Cole Boone of Virginia came incredibly close to breaking the meet record, finishing with a time of 1:48.29, just 0.02 seconds off the record. His time ranks #5 all-time indoors, further cementing his place among the best. Robin Lefebvre of Montreal, with a time of 1:48.63, not only took second place but also posted the fastest indoor 800m time by a Canadian in our database (though it may be incomplete). Carter Smith of Pennsylvania also impressed, securing third place with a time of 1:48.66, ranking #8 all-time indoors. Tsedeke Jakovics of Maryland followed in fourth with a solid time of 1:49.72, placing him #15 all-time indoors.
Crater Boys Break 17-Minutes in the 4 x Mile
The Crater boys team made history in the 4xMile Relay at New Balance with a remarkable time of 16:59.08, becoming one of only three teams to ever break the 17-minute barrier in the event. The squad, consisting of Maxwell Miracle, Preston Schmidt, Tayvon Kitchen, and Josiah Tostenson, displayed exceptional endurance to run the #3 time all-time in the event.
Their performance earned them first place in their heat, finishing ahead of strong competitors like Christian Brothers Academy (17:06.61) and American Fork (17:07.18), who claimed second and third. With this outstanding run, Crater now ranks #3 all-time for the 4xMile Relay, joining the elite group of teams that have gone under 17 minutes. Christian Brothers Academy ranks #5, while American Fork sits at #7. This historic achievement further cements Crater's place among the top distance teams in the country.
Twice is Nice for Thoun
Shamrock Thoun continued his dominance in the weight throw, claiming the New Balance Nationals Indoor title with a winning mark of 24.31m (79-09.25). The Woonsocket High School (RI) junior solidified his spot as the nation's top thrower, following up his historic 25.15m (82-06.25) performance yeserday at Nike Indoor Nationals, which ranks 10th all-time indoors. Just a day after his NIN victory, Thoun traveled to New York for New Balance Nationals Indoor and secured another championship, further proving himself as one of the best throwers in the country.
A Thrilling Boys 200m Prelims Makes for a Loaded Finals
Micah Walker of North Carolina led a fast and competitive New Balance Nationals Indoor 200m prelims, clocking 21.10 to secure the top qualifying spot. He edged out Kyler Brown (21.11) and Jake Odey-Jordan (21.12), as all three dipped under the previous U.S. top-10 marks for 2025. Jesse Myers also clocked 21.12 but finished just behind Odey-Jordan in a tight battle for third in the overall standings.
The finals field is stacked, with Braylin Byrd (21.19), Dominic Harper (21.24), Niles Briggman (21.24), and Connor Salmin (21.24) all advancing. With times this close, the championship race is set to be a thriller.
Trio of Girls Stun in 200m Prelims
Elise Cooper of McDonogh led the pack in the New Balance girls' 200m prelims, running a strong 23.10 to secure the top qualifying spot. Lisa Raye of West Warwick TC followed closely with a 23.22, now ranking as the U.S. #3 for 2025, while Dasia Reed of Montverde Academy rounded out the top three with a 23.56, ranking as the U.S. #8 for the season. These three athletes are poised to make an impact in the final, setting up a competitive showdown in the 200m.
Raye Leads the Way in 60m Prelims
Lisa Raye, the national record holder, led the way in the New Balance Nationals girls 60m prelims, posting the fastest qualifying time of 7.31. She comfortably secured her spot in the final, setting the stage for a potential championship run.
Elise Cooper delivered a breakthrough performance, clocking 7.35 for a massive 0.06-second personal best and a 0.09-second season best. Her time also stands as the fastest in Maryland this year and ranks fifth nationally for the 2025 class.
Ebony Whyte continued the trend of personal bests, dropping 0.05 seconds to run 7.42, while Kylah Woods matched her PR of 7.44 to round out the top four qualifiers. With multiple athletes hitting lifetime and season-best marks, the final is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown.
Another Meet Record for Dailey
Camryn Dailey shattered the girls' middle school 60m meet record at Nike Indoor Nationals, first running 7.46 in the prelims to lower the previous mark of 7.60 set by Vanessa Waite in 2024. She then went even faster in the final, clocking 7.40 to win the title and reset the record once again. Her time ranks No. 30 in the U.S. this season across all high school and middle school athletes, an incredible feat for a seventh-grader.
This performance followed her dominant showing in the 400m on Thursday, where she clocked 55.33 to set another meet record and a new personal best. That mark ranks No. 38 in the country this season. Dailey's combination of speed and versatility makes her a standout young talent and an athlete to watch for the future.
Freshman Sprinters Make a Statement
Jevon Ledgister made a statement in the New Balance Nationals freshman 60m, first blazing to a 6.81 in the prelims to break the meet record of 6.85 set by Terrence Mahomes in 2023. He then went even faster in the final, running 6.80 to win the title and lower the record once more. His time ranks No. 28 in the U.S. this season, an elite mark for a ninth-grader.
Kenneth Ward also impressed, clocking 6.88 in the finals to finish as the runner-up. Both athletes were the only freshman boys to dip under 7 seconds in the event, showcasing the next wave of sprinting talent.