Day 1: Friday Night Burning Batons
Girls 4x800m Relay
JSerra girls' 4x800m relay team delivered a standout effort claiming victory with a time of 8:53.85. This mark not only secured them the win but also established a new national lead and the second-fastest performance in the meet's storied history. Long Beach Wilson finished strong in second place with a time of 8:58.70, which now ranks as the second-fastest time in California this season.
Boys 4x800m Relay
Jesuit recorded the fastest 4x800 meter relay time in the nation this season with a time of 7:41.54, setting a new Arcadia Invitational meet record as well. This builds on the momentum from their successful cross country season. Close behind, JSerra boys posted a time of 7:42.60, securing the No. 3 spot nationally in what proved to be an exceptionally memorable finish.
Boys 4x200m Relay
Servite delivered a record-breaking performance in the boys' 4x200m relay, capturing the win with a time of 1:23.88 to set a new California state record. This mark also ranks as the third-fastest time in the nation. The achievement comes shortly after the team posted the U.S. No. 9 time in the 4x100m relay last week at the Trabuco Hills Invitational. Notably, the team features a remarkably young lineup, consisting of two freshmen and two sophomores.
Long Beach Poly secured second place with a time of 1:24.08, while Rancho Cucamonga claimed third with a time of 1:25.81.
Girls 4x200m Relay
North Canyon High School of Arizona claimed the 4x200m relay title in the seeded section at the Arcadia Invitational, posting a strong time of 1:37.82. In the highly competitive invitational section, Long Beach Wilson narrowly outpaced Long Beach Poly in a thrilling showdown, finishing in 1:38.28 to Poly's 1:38.38.
Girls 1600 Sprint Medley
Union Catholic of New Jersey achieved a historic milestone in the 1600 Sprint Medley Relay, recording an outstanding time of 3:48.83. This earned the girls the second-fastest mark in U.S. high school history. This race not only secures their place in the Arcadia record books but also adds to the growing list of nationally significant results from the weekend.
Boys 1600 Sprint Medley
Long Beach Wilson made their presence felt in the 1600 Sprint Medley Relay, clocking a nation-leading time of 3:22.91-just milliseconds off their season best of 3:22.69. Anchored by Wyland Obando on the 800m leg, the team secured a commanding win and continued to assert themselves as a top contender on the national stage.
The field brought strong competition, with Los Gatos (CA) finishing in 3:26.66 and Faith Lutheran (NV) close behind at 3:26.77, rounding out a highly competitive race at the Arcadia Invitational.
Girls 4x1600m Relay
Buchanan High School Girls led a highly competitive heat in the 4x1600m Relay, finishing with an impressive time of 20:27.26. All top four teams recorded nationally ranked marks, with Mountain View placing second in 20:32.24, followed by El Toro in 20:35.63, and Del Norte in 20:36.84. The race set the tone for the evening's finale, serving as an exciting lead-in to the Boys 4x1600m Relay and the final event of the night.
Boys 4x1600m Relay
The 4xMile Relay proved to be one of the most competitive events of the meet overall, with all top five teams recording nationally ranked times. American Fork (UT) delivered a dominant last leg, finishing in a remarkable 16:52.45 to set a new national record. Their time now leads the country by a margin of 22.24 seconds!
Jesuit (OR) secured second place with a time of 17:14.69, followed by Trabuco Hills (CA) in third at 17:20.65. The race showcased the exceptional talent present at this year's Arcadia Invitational and served as a thrilling conclusion to Day 1 of the meet.