The first stop on the road to the CIF State Championships is the numerous league championships happening across California. Athletes from across the Golden State are now starting to peak for the end of May, but in California, you must show up each week, or your spot will be taken.
Last week, all league championships came to an end, while most sections are just getting started. Below, take a look at the new state leads and highlight performances from league championships across the state.
New California State Leaders
Clara Adams (Long Beach Wilson) - Girls 400m, 52.80
The Moore League Finals saw one of the greatest 400m performances by a Californian team in history, with Clara Adams at the helm. Adams led the epic 1st through 4th sweep with a state-leading 52.80 in the 400m, her second-fastest 400m of her high school career. Her incredible effort pushed her teammates, Saniah Varnado (53.19), Brooklyn Fowler (54.21), and Brooke Blue (54.29), to personal records. This is a dangerous 4x400m team!!
Kaahliyah Lacy (San Jacinto Valley) - Girls 100mH, 13.59
Beyond Kaahliyah Lacy's four-event sweep at the South Valley League Championships in the 100m, 100m hurdles, 200m, and 300m hurdles, she continued to establish herself as a standout short hurdler. She ran 13.59 in the 100m hurdles, which moves her up to U.S. No. 9.
Quran Clayton (Oak Hills) - Boys 100m, 10.12 (+2.5w)
At the Mojave River League Championships, Quran Clayton ran a state-leading 10.12 in the 100m for all conditions. This stellar mark is among the top three fastest all-conditions times for a Californian in history and could set up Clayton for an historic run through the CIF rounds this May.
League Championships Highlights
Ejam Yohannes demonstrated his range at the Mission League Finals. While helping Loyla capture victories in both relays, he also won the 400m and 200m. Yohannes secured a 200m personal record of 20.85, ranking him #4 in California.
Kaedyn Burroughs reclaimed his Moore League 400m title after winning it in his freshman year and, in the process, secured a personal record of 46.65. This mark moves him up to #3 in the California rankings.
Summer Wilson is BACK!! The reigning D2 CIF State XC Champion swept the 1600m and 3200m at the Pacific Hills League Championships. Her 1600m win also set a personal record of 4:45.60, beating her previous best of 4:49 set two years ago.
Jaslene Massey swept the South Coast League Finals in the throws, reinforcing why she's the state leader in both events. She threw 52-1.5 in the shot put and 180-5 in the discus.
The boys' 1600m and 3200m races at the Sea View League Finals were separated by 5-hundredths of a second between Oliver Hunter and Yohan Anderson.
WATCH their first epic duel between Oliver Hunter and Yohan Anderson (1st- 4:15.92 & 2nd- 4:15.95)
Alden Morales ran 1:50.91 to dominate the Trinity League Finals 800m, demonstrating he's in great shape as the CIF season approaches.
Three freshman girls dominated and showcased their talent, winning massive league championships in the 3200m. Alyssa Gutierrez ran 10:29 to win the Sierra Foothill League Championships. Anais Cruz ran a PR of 10:38, and Addyson Johns ran a PR of 10:42 to win the Big VIII.
Brandon Andrade swept the 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles, and long jump at the Baseline League Championships. His leap of 24-4 ties for the third-farthest throw in California this season.
The Calabasas girls swept the Maramonte League Finals, with Olivia Kirk, Malia Rainey, Marley Scoggins, and Devyn Sproles finishing 1st through 4th. The first three girls ran the fastest times over the past two weeks, led by Oliva Kirk at 11.42, followed by 11.43 and 11.49.
Braelyn Combe broke the BIG VIII League Finals meet records in the 800m (2:09.54) and 1600m (4:48.68) en route to a double victory. She currently leads the state in three events: the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m.
WATCH Braelyn Combe run 2:09 in the 800m at the BIG VIII League Finals
Three boys cleared 6-10 feet in the high jump, underscoring their status as strong state title contenders. Joshua Harel's jump secured his third straight Mission League title, while Dean Guzman and Davis Benson of Moorpark swept the Coastal Canyon Championships.
Freshman Morgan Humphries made a statement at the Foothill League Finals by winning and setting personal records in the 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles. She secured the freshman lead in California in both events and moved into the top 15 state-wide.
