Who was the top boys high school track and field athlete in America during the 2026 season? Vote now and compare the accomplishments of the nation's best sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers.
Some top girls sprinters met expectations, some exceeded them and others found that state-meet pressure can be unforgiving as the spring track season came to a close.
Each week during the high school sports season, High School on SI will gather the best performances across the country with the help of fans, readers and staff.
Texas sprint star Tate Taylor ran 19.97 at the USATF Championships, becoming the first U.S. high school athlete to break the 20-second barrier in the 200 meters.
Servite shattered California records, became the first team in state history to break 40 seconds in the 4x100 relay and produced five sub-40 performances in 2026. Here's why the Friars belong in the greatest sprint team debate.
Cy Lugo, Brady Tse and Northern California's throwers delivered several of the Northern California's top boys performances at the CIF state track and field championships.
Ellie McCuskey-Hay and Sophia Frost captured state titles while several other Northern California athletes earned podium finishes at the CIF State Track and Field Championships.
Vote for California's top girls track and field athlete of 2026 featuring Jaslene Massey, Braelyn Combe, Clara Adams, Lorrin Hervey, Marlayah Collins and more. AB Hernandez snubbed?
Vote for California's top boys track and field athlete of 2026. Featuring Ejam Yohannes, Cy Lugo, Quran Clayton, Maximo Zavaleta, Brady Tse and more of the state's biggest stars.
From Servite's record-breaking sprint relay to Jaslene Massey's historic throwing performance, the CIF state track and field meet delivered on every stage.
Shinji Pollard, Cade Zimmerman and Maria Portela turned in some of the meet's strongest performances, but few results reached national headline status at KHSAA track state championships.
Servite capped one of the greatest relay seasons in California history by breaking the CIF State Championships meet record and winning the boys 4x100-meter state title in Clovis.
The Aliso Niguel senior delivered a historic 196-4 throw at the CIF State Championships, breaking a 17-year-old California record and climbing to No. 2 on the all-time U.S. high school discus list.
Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson ran 52.52 in his first-ever 400-meter hurdles race at the Bishop McNamara Last Chance Meet, ranking No. 12 nationally.
The day of the state competition is upon us. The many hours of hard work and sacrifice are set to pay off for some and leave others wondering what went wrong. T
The 4x100-meter relay and 800 meters highlight Northern California's strongest championship opportunities at the CIF State Track and Field Championships.
Servite’s record-breaking 4x100 relay, Benjamin Harris’ blazing 10.18 and multiple breakout performances highlighted a thrilling 2026 CIF Southern Section Finals at Moorpark High School.
