The 2026 Utah high school outdoor track and field season reached its peak at the UHSSAA State Championships, where elite athletes from the 5A division delivered championship-level performances in both sprints and distance events. Results from the spring season showcase a landscape of dominance in the 3A and 5A divisions following major competitions held throughout May.
Elite 5A Boys Performances
In the 5A boys division, Davis High School's DeGroot established himself as a premier sprinter during the spring campaign. DeGroot recorded a season-best 10.47 seconds in the 100 meters at Bonneville (Ogden) on April 18, a performance that complemented his 20.68 second run in the 2, 200 meters achieved on March 24 at the Burchell-Armstrong City-County meet. He further demonstrated his versatility by clocking a 45.46 second time in the 400 meters at Bonneville (Ogden) on March 21.
Distance running saw significant achievements from Pleasant Grove's Joshua Beck, who posted impressive marks in both middle-distance events. Beck recorded a 1:50.27 in the 800 meters at the Utah UHSAA State Championships on May 14 and followed that with a 4:08.98 in the 1600 meters during the PACS BYU Invitational on May 1.
Relay and Hurdle Results
The hurdles and relay events also featured high-level competition. Calvin Hawkins of Brighton High School recorded a 14.98 second mark in the 110m hurdles during the Utah UHSAA State Championships on May 14, while Clearfield's Corbin Miyamoto clocked 38.82 seconds in the 300m hurdles at the PACS BYU Invitational on May 1.
Relay teams demonstrated depth across the state's top programs. West Jordan's 4x100 relay team posted a time of 41.60 seconds during the Utah UHSAA State Championships on May 14. Timpview's 4x200 relay team recorded a 1:26.05 at the same championships, while West Jordan again appeared on the leaderboard with a 3:18.29 in the 4x400 relay at the Andy Jacobs Memorial (Tiger Trials). The 4x800 relay saw Viewmont clocking 7:51.33 during the May 14 state championships.
Dominance in Field Events
Field events provided some of the most significant distance marks of the season. Box Elder's Chance Richards displayed exceptional strength in throwing disciplines, recording a 16.22m shot put at the PACS BYU Invitational on May 1 and a 48.18m discus mark during the Utah UHSSAA State Championships on May 14.
Other notable field performances included Jesse Jones of Roy High School, who reached a javelin distance of 55.60m at the PACS BYU Invitational on May 1. In the jumps, West Field's Max Oliver achieved a high jump of 2.03m during the Region Relays on April 8, while Maple Mountain's Brigham Griffiths recorded a long jump of 7.33m at the 2026 Caveman Classic.
Top 5A Girls Marks
The 5A girls division featured standout marks from several programs, particularly in sprinting and distance. Corner Canyon's Willow Stevens showed remarkable range by clocking a 55.45 second 400 meters and a 2:10.87 800 meters during the 2026 Arcadia Invitational on April 11.
Timpview's Lily Alder dominated the long-distance events, recording a 4:37.04 in the 1600 meters at the Carolina Distance Carnival on April 18 and an even more impressive 10:21.51 in the 3200 meters during the Utah UHSAA State Championships on May 14.
Girls Relay and Hurdles
Hurdles and relays for the girls' division were marked by consistent performances at major meets. Salem Hills' Kambri Muir recorded a 14.80 second 100m hurdles at the PACS BYU Invitational on May 1 and a 42.57 second 300m hurdles during the Utah UHSAA State Championships on May 14. The Salem Hills 4x100 relay team also posted a 48.29 second time at the state championships.
Other girls' relay teams included Box Elder's 4x200 relay, which clocked 1:42.09 at the state championships, and Wasatch's 4x400 relay, which recorded a 4:02.21 during the same meet. Springville's 4x800 relay team posted a time of 9:18.17 at the May 14 championships.
Girls Field Event Highlights
In throwing and jumping disciplines for the girls, Box Elder's Kassidee Kidd recorded a 12.04 second 100 meters at the Utah UHSAA State Championships on May 14 and a long jump of 5.61m during the same meet.
Other notable marks included Hillcrest's Corey-Ella (Coco) Collins, who achieved a 12.22m shot put at the Grizzly Invitational on April 11, and West's Atelaite Latu, who recorded a 43.28m discus mark during the Region 4 Championship on May 6. Additionally, Maple Mountain's Oaklee Wilson posted a pole vault mark of 3.43m at the Utah UHSAA State Championships on May 14.
Season Conclusion
The 2026 outdoor season for Utah's 3A and 5A divisions showcased a high level of athletic achievement, with the UHSAA State Championships serving as the definitive stage for these results. The data from the spring season highlights the depth of talent across various regions, including Region 4, Region 5, and Region 6.
