Here’s who made it to CA track championships finals in Clovis, including Fresno area
Qualifying heats for the California Interscholastic Federation state track and field championships started Friday under the scrutiny of one athlete.
The start of the two-day day meet at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis included the participation of a transgender competitor, whom The Bee is not identifying. She qualified for Saturday’s finals in three events: the high jump, long jump and triple jump.
Outside the stadium, supporters of mostly girls competition and also trans inclusion gathered before Friday’s qualifying events started. Eventually during the hot afternoon there was an incident that, police said, involved pepper spray and an arrest.
Inside the stadium, the athlete received cheers and engaged in banter with competitors.
Clovis had a high of 98 degrees Friday and it’s expected to hit 102 Saturday.
The field events finals begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by track events at 5:45 p.m.
Podium chances for Fresno competitors
McKay Madsen of Clovis North took another step in defending his dual state titles when he qualified in the discus and shot put.
He is not the only Fresno-area athlete primed to challenge for a state title Saturday evening.
Hudson Hergenrader of Buchanan had a third-best qualifying time in the 110 high hurdles, winning his heat in 13.92.
Hergenrader figures to be standing somewhere on the podium, but he also can challenge for a state title after consistent times all season. He will also challenge for a medal, awarded to the top six finishers at the state meet, in the 300 intermediate hurdles.
But back to Madsen. He may be untouchable — he usually distances himself from others in the field of throwers.
He did just that Friday when he took first in the prelims in the shot put with a throw of 67 5 3/4 —separating himself significantly from second-place qualifier Luke Lewis of Junipero Serra at 59 1 3/4.
It was the same in the discus: Madsen at 206-11 followed by Benjamin Ligenfelter of Yucaipa at 188-4.
Other Fresno-area athletes who figure to do well on the last day of the state championships:
Clovis North girls 400 relay; Buchanan boys 400 relay; Sierra Cornett, Buchanan 1600; Luke Sanders, Buchanan (1600); Conor Lott, Clovis North (1600); Sofia Lopes, Central (100HH, 300LH); Gabi Belli, Bullard (400); Brandon Smith, Central (400); Emanuel Morgan, Central (400); Wyatt Ruby, Redwood (110HH); Max Jauregui, Buchanan (800), Clovis North girls (1600 relay); Central boys (1600 relay); Jazmaine Stewart, Redwood (long jump, triple jump); Krista Hopkins, Clovis (long jump); Kayden Lewis-Burnley, Clovis (long jump); Tyrik Jackson, Hanford (long jump); Karsyn Van Grouw, Buchanan (discus); Rashad Perry, Washington Union (triple jump); Liliana Medrano, Clovis East (triple jump); Indiana Davis, Clovis East (triple jump, high jump); Illicia Ross, Central (high jump); Heriberto Kian Rangel, Porterville (shot put).
Track and field qualifiers
Boys
100: 1. Jaden Jefferson, De La Salle, 10.01; 2. Rodney Sermons, Rancho Cucamonga, 10.40; 3. Demare Dezeurn, Alemany, 10.43; 4. Benjamin Harris, Servite, 10.49; 5. Nicolas Obimgba, Torrance, 10.20; 6. Antrell Harris, Birmingham, 10.24; 7. Khairee Baker, American Canyon, 10.32; 8. Laurence Burston, Helix, 10.51; 9. Prince Buchango-Babalola, St. Ignatius, 10.51.
200: 1. Prince Buchango-Babalola, St. Ignatius, 20.88; 2. Cy Lugo, Elk Grove, 20.88; 3. Jack Stadlman, Temecula Valley, 21.00; 4. Jace Wells, Servite, 21.03; 5. Jaden Jefferson, De La Salle, 20.99; 6. Jonas Petty, Piedmont Hills, 21.02; 7. Antrell Harris, Birmingham 21.14; 8. Leo Francis, Santa Margarita, 21.16; 9. Rodney Sermons, Rancho Cucamonga, 21.19.
400: 1. Jack Stadlman, Temecula Valley, 46.99; 2. Duaine Mayrant, Culver City, 47.38; 3. Jaelen Hunter, Servite, 47.43; 4. Brandon Smith, Central, 47.52; 5. Kaedyn Burroughs, Wilson, 47.25; 6. Mattheo LaCasia, Woodside, 47.50; 7. Emanuel Morgan, Central, 47.50; 8. Dontay Mayrant, Culver City 47.59; 9. Justin Hart, Granada Hills, 47.72.
800: 1. Wyland Obando, Wilson, 1:50.67; 2. Jackson Hein, Pleasant Valley, 1:50.87; 3. Alden Morales, J. Serra, 1:52.35; 4. Josiah Bowman, Sage Creek, 1:50.82; 5. Max Jauregui, Buchanan, 1:51.39; 6. Lucas Alberts, Jesuit, 1:52.42; 7. Ian Hansen, Mira Costa, 1:51.18; 8. Hugh Heyer, McClatchy, 1:51.47; 9. Beckett Sullivan, Poly, 1:52.99; 10. Tristan Kippes, Palo Alto, 1:51.36; 11. Adam Divinty, Redondo, 1:51.80; 12. Cameron Mobley, Twelve Bridges, 1:51.81.
1600: 1. Granit Miller, La Serna, 4:09.37; 2. Issaiah McCorvey, Landcaster, 4:09.39; 3. Luke Snaders, Buchanan, 4:11.69; 4. Conor Lott, Clovis North, 4:09.42; 5. Benjamin Bouie, Crystal Springs, 4:09.63; 6. Aydon Stefanopoulos, Los Gatos, 4:11.73; 7. Max Douglass, Corona del Mar, 4:09.47; 8. Arrin Sagiraju, Dougherty Valley, 4:10.15; 9. Carson Hedlund, Pioneer, 4:12.49; 10. Miles Cook, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 4:10.60; 11. Aidan Antonio, Woodbridge, 4:10.83; 12. Stefan Langridge, International, 4:10.84.
400 relay: 1. Servite 40.28, 2. Notre Dame 40.83, 3. El Cerrito 41.06, 4. De La Salle 40.87. 5. Cathedral 41.21, 6. Buchanan 41.22, 7. Murrieta 41.41, 8. Oak Hills 41.60, 9. Bakersfield 41.65.
110HH: 1. Jasir Fontenot, San Diego, 13.31; 2. Sterling Bryant, Ramona, 13.72; 3. Hudson Hergenrader, Buchanan, 13.92; 4. Lynnox Newton, Poly, 14.05; 5. Prince Buchango-Babalola, St. Ignatius, 13.68; 6. Jayden Rendon, Carson, 13.93; 7. Josiah Amey, Inderkum, 13.94; 8. Wyatt Ruby, Redwood, 14.05; 9. Brandon Andrade, Etiwanda, 14.12.
300IH: 1. Kingston Waring, Culver City, 36.73; 2. Jayden Rendon, Carson, 36.94; 3. Quishawn Stanford, Alta Loma, 37.25; 4. Joshua Haven, Bellarmine, 37.91; 5. Jayden Bailey, Mission Bay, 37.39; 6. Hudson Hergenrader, Buchanan, 37.47; 7. Lucas Schneider, Thousand Oaks, 37.53; 8. Mac Lamkin, Mira Costa, 37.54; 9. Vincent Carnegie, Stockdale, 37.80.
1600 relay: 1. Poly 3:10.70; 2. Servite 3:10.94; 3. Wilson 3:11.87; 4. Culver City 3:12.05; 5. Cathedral 3:11.13; 6. Helix 3:12.44; 7. Central 3:12.90; 8. Loyola 3:14.68; 9. Stockdale 3:14.94.
Long jump: 1. Brandon Gorski, Mater Dei, 23-09; 2. Nicolas Alexis, Elsinore, 23-06; 3. Kayden Lewis-Burnley, Clovis, 23-04; 4. Leo Francis, Santa Margarita, 23-2 3/4; 5. Steven Evans-Glynn, Cathedral Catholic, 23-1 1/4; 6. Matthew Browner, Chaminade, 23-0 3/4; 7. Kosi Iwvalla, Shasta, 22-11 1/2; 8. Ryan Shen, Monta Vista, 22-10; 9. Tyrik Jackson, Hanford, 22-9 1/4; 10. Kaleb Pleis, San Ramon Valley, 22-9 1/4; 11. Mehki Oluwa, Mater Dei, 22-9 1/4; 12. Noah Gonzalez, St. Ignatius, 22-6 3/4.
High jump: 1. Grady Wachob, Benicia, 6-7; 1. Joshua Harel, Notre Dame, 6-7; 1. Matthew Browner, Chaminade, 6-7; 4. Jayden Goodman, Inderkum, 6-7; 5. Quentin Mitchell, Anteolope, 6-7; 6. Costantino Thompson, Chico, 6-7; 7. Dean Guzman, Moorpark, 6-7; 8. Alijah Cheeks, Mission Bay, 6-6; 9. Jaxson Silversgtrom, San Joaquin Memorial; 10. Hayden Brandow, San Luis Obispo, 6-6; 11. Benjamin Stout, Amador Valley, 6-6; 12. Naryan Banerjee, Jesuit, 6-6.
Discus: 1. McKay Madsen, Clovis North, 206-11; 2. Benjamin Ligenfelter, Yucaipa, 188-04; 3. Lawson Grace, Westlake, 178-3; 4. Evan Usher, Woodside, 177-03; 5. Eliot Traxler, Amador, 1877-03; 6. Deonte Littlejohn, Acalanes, 176-05; 7. Joshua Komrosky, Ayala, 175-07; 8. Karsyn Van Grouw, Buchanan, 171-07; 9. Jack Paavola, Ocean View, 170-1; 10. Jayden Gibbs, Oceanside, 169-06; 11. Emmanuel Fitzgerald, San Mateo, 162-00; 12. Faletausala Amu, Downey, 161-09.
Pole vault: 1. Kai Anderson, University City, 15-10; 2. Tomek Gorzkowski, Mira Costa, 15-10; 3. Jack Marek, Granite Bay 15-10; 3. Matthew McHale, Pleasant Grove, 15-10; 5. Ryan Auble, Del Campo, 15-10; 6. Dylan Yarbrough, San Dieguito Academy, 15-10; 7. Brady Furr, Santa Margarita, 15-10; 8. Ogden Lucsik, Burbank, 15-10; 8. Justin Wilshusen, Paso Robles, 15-10; 10. Joseph Sbuttoni IV, St. Augustine, 15-06; 10. Michael Cullen, Redlands, 15-06; 10. Khaliq Muhammad, Pittsburg, 15-06.
Triple jump: 1. Keith Cotlae, Cajon, 50-04 3/4; 2. ZeShaun Daley, El Camino, 48-04; 3. Cameron Jones, Bishop O’Dowd, 48-00 3/4; 4. Colin Green, Great oak, 47-08 3/4; 5. Esaias Ellis, Cathedral, 47-06 3/4; 6. Jr Jamar Andrews, Downey, 47-05 1/4; 7. Nicolas Alexis, Elsinore, 47-04 1/2; 8. Damari Miller, Bakersfield, 47-00 1/4; 9. Rashad Perry, Washington Union, 46-11; 10. Noah Gonzalez, St. Ignatius, 46-05 1/2; 11. Anthony Dean, De La Salle, 46-02 3/4; 12. Benicio Labuguen, Westmoor, 46-01 3/4.
Shot put: 1. McKay Madsen, Clovis North, 67-05 3/4; 2. Luke Lewis, Junipero Serra, 59-01 3/4; 3. Case Jacobsen, St. Francisc, 59-00 3/4; 4. Benjamin Ligenfelter, Yucaipa, 58-08; 5. Devon Bertoli, Cardinal Newman, 57-07; 6. Logan Brantley, Aptos, 56-11; 7. Heriberto Kian Rangel, Porterville, 56-09; 8. Evan Usher, Woodside, 56-08; 9. Omar Soufi, South Pasadena, 56-06; 10. Lawrence Kensinger, Venice, 56-02; 11. Joshua Taylor, The Kings Academy, 55-11 3/4; 12. Maxime Morelle, Sacred Heart Prep, 55-08.
Girls
100: 1. Naiaja Sizemore, Vanden, 11.33; 2. Ellie McCuskey-Hay, St. Ignatius 11.43; 3. Malia Rainey, Calabasas, 11.57; 4. Marley Scroggins, Calabasas, 11.67; 5. Christina Gray, Carson, 11.47; 6. Keelan Wright, Chaparral, 11.49; 7. Taylor Anyansi, Murrieta Valley, 11.63; 8. Journey Cole, Redondo, 11.66; 9. Alysiana Winston, Twleve Bridges, 11.73.
200: 1. Keelan Wright, Chaparral, 23.58; 2. Clara Adams, North Salinas, 23.71; 3. Naiaja Sizemore, Vanden, 23.84; 4. Justine Wilson, Rosary, 23.89; 5. Christina Gray, Carson, 23.71; 6. Marley Scoggins, Calabasas, 23.89; 7. Victoria Chatter, Buchanan, 23.91; 8. Malia Rainey, Calabasas, 24.19; 9. Ellie McCuskey-Hay, St. Ignatius, 24.20.
400: 1. Madison Mosby, St. Mary’s Academy, 53.97; 2. Clara Adams, North Salinas, 54.14; 3. Hannah Rutherford, Mountain View, 54.62; 4. Briyanna Word, St. Mary’s, 54.88; 5. Amira Whitehead, Summit, 54.92; 6. Gabi Belli, Bullard, 54.94; 7. Lanai Gant, Canyon, 55.19; 8. Gabrielle Hawkins, Olympian, 55.23; 9. Emery Gonzales, Torrey Pines, 55.26.
800: 1. Anne Elise Packard, J. Serra, 2:08.25; 2. Sabrina Zanetto, St. Francis, 2:09.03; 3. Makenna Herbst, Carlsbad, 2:09.34; 4. Chloe Elbaz, J. Serra, 2:09.00; 5. Kylie Hoornaert, Prospect, 2:09.74; 6. Lily Symon, Los Altos, 2:10.47; 7. Grace Smith, Claremont, 2:09.33; 8. Shirayah Lewis-Williams, Wilson, 2:10.47; 9. Keani Neuhs, Templeton, 2:10.90; 10. Ava Padilla, Monte Vista, 2:09.78; 11. Josei Hill, Technology High, 2:09.78; 12. Savannah Harris, Lick-Wilmend, 2:10.59.
1600: 1. Braelyn Combe, Santiago, 4:49.38; 2. Hanne Thomsen, Montgomery, 4:50.69; 3. Annie Ivarsson, Dana Hills, 4:49.43; 4. Amaya Bharadwaj, Palo Alto, 4:51.05; 5. Kinga Czajkowska, Palo Alto, 4:49.50; 6. Chiara Dailey, La jolla, 4:51.14; 7. Giselle Fernandez, Riverbank, 4:49.83; 8. Evangeline Williams, Trabuco Hills, 4:51.64; 9. Sierra Cornett, Buchanan, 4:50.19; 10. Carol Dye, San Juan Hills, 4:51.20; 11. Jordin Liberman, Murrieta Valley, 4:51.49; 12. Maya De Brouwer, La Canada, 4:52.88.
400 relay: 1. Carson 46.16, 2. Redondo 46.33, 3. Poly 46.39, 4. Steele Canyon 46.26, 5. Oaks Christian 46.39, 6. Pittsburg 46.48, 7. Canyon 46.70, 8. Twelve Bridges 47.06, 9. Clovis North 47.06.
100HH: 1. Anisa Bowen-Fonteno, San Diego, 13.22; 2. Kaylin Edwards, Wilson, 13.79; 3. Brooke White, River City, 13.88; 4. Sofia Lopes, Central, 13.81; 5. Olivia Griffin, Da Vinci Charter, 14.01; 6. Gabrielle Thomas, Grossmont, 14.04; 7. Kylani Gaines, Poly, 14.07; 8. Kadence Bain, Poly, 14.14; 9. Starla Skiles, Ripon, 14.24.
300LH: 1. Kaylin Edwards, Wilson, 40.28; 2. Morgan Herbst, Carlsbad, 40.68; 3. Anisa Bowen-Fontenot, San Diego, 41.22; 4. Zamaria Mack, Otay Ranch, 41.37; 5. Sofia Lopes, Central, 41.47; 6. Olivia Griffin, Da Vinci Charter, 41.82; 7. Isabel Garcia, Holtville, 42.51; 8. Saniah Varnado, Wilson, 42.69; 9. Joy Anderson, Poly, 42.88.
1600 relay: 1. Wilson 3:43.23; 2. Canyon 3:44.25; 3. St. Mary’s Academy 3:4522; 4. J Serra 3:45.22; 5. Carlsbad 3:45.54; 6. Clovis North 3:46.52; 7. Rosary 3:47.61; 8. Trabuco Hills 3:47.61; 9. Poly 3:5002.
Discus: 1. Trinity Tipton, Camarillo, 152-06; 2. Corynn Smith, Desert Christian, 152-06; 3. Jaslene Massey, Aliso Niguel, 150-03; 4. Kiera Donivan, Golden Valley, 147-01; 5. Maya Ifo Desai, Archbishop Mitty, 145-05; 6. Madison Gallacher, Canyon, 143-08; 7. Brielle Moseley, Silver Creek, 141-01; 8. Golda Demby, Hollister, 140-07; 9. Abbey Reichad, Portola, 140-03; 10. Kaylin Suacci, Cardinal Newman, 139-11; 11. Gracelynne Duenas, Lodi, 139-08; 12. Aja Johnson, Notre Dame, 139-03.
Long jump: Ab Hernandez, Jurupa Valley, 19-11 3/4; 2. Ellie McCuskey-Hay, St. Ignatius, 19-5 1/2; 3. Kira Gant Hatcher, St.Mary’s, 19-04; 4. Amaya Estes, Canyon Crest, 18-11 1/2; 5. Loren Webster, Wilson, 18-11 1/2; 6. Katie McGuinness, La Canada, 18-9 1/2; 7. Jazmaine Stewart, Redwood, 18-8 1/2; 8. Jaiden Lynn, Shasta, 18-7 1/4; 9. Nylah Key, Walnut, 18-06; 10. Annalise Horn, Redwood, 18-03; 11. Kaia Musalborn, El Segundo, 18-1 1/4; 12. Krista Hopkins, Clovis, 18-1 1/4; 13. Brooke White, River City, 18-0 1/4.
Shot put: 1. Aja Johnson, Notre Dame, 45-05; 2. Jaslene Massey, Aliso Niguel, 44-11; 3. Golda emby, Hollister, 44-07; 4. Sidney Johnson, Rio Americano, 43-09; 5. Arelle Middleton, Chino, 42-05 3/4; 6. Courtonai Batchelor, St. Mary’s Academy, 42-02 1/4; 7. Nicole Steiner, Los Gatos, 42-01; 8. Kiana Greer, Torrance, 41-10; 9. Zenallah Hatcher Simmons, Del Campo, 41-04 3/4; 10. Trinity Tipton, Camarillo, 40-02 1/4; 11. Brooklyn Davis, Oceanside, 40-00 1/4; 12. Taya Maumausolo Matagi, Nipomo, 39-10.
Pole vault: 1. Paige Echsner, Del Norte, 12-04; 2. Keily Ramirez, Lodi, 12-04; 3. Avery Boyse, Burlingame, 12-00; 3. Sydni Harden, Dana Hills, 12-00; 3. Sophia Forst, Pleasant Grove, 12-00; 3. Olivia Bettinger, Los Alamitos, 12-00; 3. Kate Suemnick, Chaparral, 12-00; 9. Sophie Humer, Rancho Bernardo, 12-00; 10. Isabella Di Silvestri, Ventura, 12-00; 11. Taya Frodis, Thousand Oaks, 12-00; 12. Kaitlyn Hancock, Washington, 11-06.
Triple jump: 1. Ab Hernandez, Jurupa Valley, 40-09 3/4; 2. Kira Gant Hatcher, St. Mary’s, 40-00; 3. Corinne Jones, St. Mary’s, 39-10 3/4; 4. Liliana Medrano, Clovis East, 39-03 1/4; 5. Daniela Hughes, Los Altos, 39-02 1/2; 6. Santia Ali, Clayton Valley, 39-01 3/4; 7. Jazmaine Stewart, Redwood, 38-10 1/2; 8. Malia Jones, Oceanside, 38-10 1/4; 9. Hannah Vincent, Hollister, 38-09 3/4; 10. Amaya DeFlorimonte, Bishop O’Dowde, 38-07 3/4; 11. Indiana Davis, Clovis East, 38-05 3/4; 12. Malia Strange, Xavier Prep, 38-04 3/4; 13. Daia Sanders, Bishop O’Dowd, 38-01 1/2.
High jump: 1. Ab Hernandez, Jurupa Valley, 5-5; 2. Julia Teven, Brea Olinda, 5-5; 3. Illicia Ross, Central, 5-5; 4. Alyssa Jones, Eleanor-Roosevelt, 5-5; 4. Amber Whipple, El Dorado, 5-5; 4. Lelani Laruelle, Monta Vista, 5-5; 7. Kate Hemesath, McClatchy, 5-4; Indiana Davis, Clovis East; Kimiko Hirahara, Las Lomas, 5-4; Joy Anderson, Poly, 5-4; Jilene Wetteland, Poly, 5-4; Rachael Osicka, California, 5-4; 13. Jaiden Lynn, Shasta, 5-4.
This story was originally published May 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM.
