Tag: High School Cross Country/Track

High school track and field: 2024 Davis Invitational recap

by James Tate The Davis Invitational track meet is one of the state's most popular, with over 40 schools and 1200 athletes competing. Davis High School has an outstanding reputation for having one of the best-organized meets of the year, and 2024 was no different. Excellent performances, including state and school records from great athletes, … Continue reading High school track and field: 2024 Davis Invitational recap

Farmington sprinter Bode Jensen aims to repeat as region champion and more

by James Tate Farmington High School senior Bode Jensen can easily be found on the track. He wears high black socks and dark glasses and is, above all, very fast around the track. Jensen, a 400m state finalist in 2023, is set on being a force in other sprint events this season. Already the school … Continue reading Farmington sprinter Bode Jensen aims to repeat as region champion and more

Region 1 2024 track and field preview – Sprint events

by James Tate Every track and field season, athletes display their athletic talents and accomplish feats many thought they could not achieve. Whether it means breaking personal best times and throws, or soaring to new heights, track and field brings an excitement of individual and team joy like no other sport. This season, region and … Continue reading Region 1 2024 track and field preview – Sprint events

Maya Boyer leads Springville Cross Country to third at State

The Springville Red Devils had won five consecutive state titles and seemed poised to win a sixth after winning their divisional meet this season. On October 24, 2023, the team’s win streak came to an end. They still finished a respectable third place in a competitive 5A field. Maya Boyer, young frontrunner of the Lady … Continue reading Maya Boyer leads Springville Cross Country to third at State

2023 UHSAA Cross Country State Championship Meet – 5A and 6A Recap

by James Tate Girl's 5A State Championship The heavy favorite coming into the state championship meet was Timpview High School junior Jane Hedengren, and she did not disappoint. The 5000m event saw Hedengren win the girls' 5A title in 17:14.7 and become a repeat champion from 2022. Hedengren is also ranked first nationally in the … Continue reading 2023 UHSAA Cross Country State Championship Meet – 5A and 6A Recap

High school sports: Syracuse High multi-sports star Brevin Hamblin caps his career as an all-time Titan great

by James Tate The 2022-2023 school year showcased amazing talented high school athletes in Utah, and none impressed more than Syracuse High School multi-sport star Brevin Hamblin. Hamblin starred for the Titans on the football and basketball teams and became a track and field state javelin champion. He displayed his skills as a tenacious ball-hawking … Continue reading High school sports: Syracuse High multi-sports star Brevin Hamblin caps his career as an all-time Titan great

High school track and field: UHSAA 6A State Track and Field championships recap

by James Tate The Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) state track and field championship kicked off on Thursday, May 18, 2023. It ran through Saturday evening at the Clarence F. Robison Track and Field Stadium at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Boys and girls from all six classifications in Utah and the new … Continue reading High school track and field: UHSAA 6A State Track and Field championships recap

High school track and field: Region 1 championships, Layton Lancers capture boy’s and girl’s title

by James Tate Layton High School won the 2023 Region 1 track and field championships at Davis High School. Fantastic team and individual performances led the Lancers to win the team titles. Special performances by seniors Hailey Low, Detrik Reed, Tyler Poole, Christian Perez, junior Anastasia Witte, and the relay teams led the Lancers to … Continue reading High school track and field: Region 1 championships, Layton Lancers capture boy’s and girl’s title

High school track and field: 2023 Davis Invitational track meet recap

by James Tate This will be a two part series with the distance and relays events covered in the following article The Davis Invitational track meet is one of the state's most competitive, with over 47 schools and 4,000 athletes competing. Davis High School has an outstanding reputation for having one of the most organized … Continue reading High school track and field: 2023 Davis Invitational track meet recap

High school track and field: Sarah Snell “stands tall” on and off the track

photo courtesy of Affinity Photo Studio by James Tate No straight path led Sarah Snell from being a multi-sport athlete to becoming a nationally ranked state javelin champion. Snell finished the 2022 track season as the 2A state champion and ranked 46th in the country after her 137’9.5” winning throw at the 2022 state championship … Continue reading High school track and field: Sarah Snell “stands tall” on and off the track