Local Track Stars Shine at Arcadia Invitational

Notre Dame, Oaks Christian, and individual athletes post impressive results at prestigious high school meet.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:56am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements of high school track and field athletes in competition, with vibrant colors and overlapping planes capturing the energy and intensity of the event.The Arcadia Invitational track and field meet showcased the raw talent and competitive spirit of local high school athletes through a cubist lens.Brea Today

The Arcadia Invitational, known as the 'Home of National Records,' saw several standout performances from Daily News area track and field athletes over the two-day meet. Notre Dame won the boys invitational shuttle hurdle relay, Oaks Christian had two runner-up relay finishes, and numerous local competitors set personal bests in events ranging from sprints to distance races.

Why it matters

The Arcadia Invitational is one of the premier high school track and field events in the country, drawing top talent from across the state and nation. Strong showings by local athletes demonstrate the depth of talent in the Daily News coverage area and highlight the hard work and dedication of these young competitors.

The details

On Friday, the 'Burning Batons' session featured relays, sprint medleys, and 3,200-meter races. Notre Dame closed strong to win the boys invitational 4x110 shuttle hurdle relay in 58.77, and the team later placed third in the invitational boys 800 sprint medley relay. In the girls 3,200, Oaks Christian's Delaney Napierala took fourth with a personal-best 10:28.27. Saturday's open events saw several local athletes excel, including Calabasas' Devyn Sproles and Olivia Kirk in the 100 and 200 meters, and Newbury Park's Jaden Griffin and Westlake's Demare Dezeurn in the boys 100 and 200. Oaks Christian also had strong showings in the girls and boys distance medley relays, placing second in both events.

  • The Arcadia Invitational was held on April 11, 2026.
  • The 'Burning Batons' session took place on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The remaining open events were held on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Notre Dame

A high school in the Daily News coverage area that won the boys invitational 4x110 shuttle hurdle relay and placed third in the invitational boys 800 sprint medley relay.

Oaks Christian

A high school in the Daily News coverage area that had two runner-up relay finishes, including in the girls and boys distance medley relays.

Delaney Napierala

An Oaks Christian athlete who placed fourth in the girls 3,200-meter run with a personal-best time of 10:28.27.

Devyn Sproles

A Calabasas athlete who placed third in her heats of the girls 100 and 200 meters.

Jaden Griffin

A Newbury Park athlete who finished the boys 100 meters in 10.41.

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What they’re saying

“We knew that if we just ran a clean and smooth race, we would get the job done.”

— Maxwell Martin-Beckmann, Notre Dame senior

“I knew that this competition was going to bring me to sub-11 because all of the girls are really good.”

— Reese Tamburro, Agoura athlete

The takeaway

The Arcadia Invitational showcased the depth of talent in the Daily News coverage area, with local athletes from schools like Notre Dame, Oaks Christian, Calabasas, and Newbury Park delivering impressive performances against some of the top high school competitors in the country. These results highlight the hard work and dedication of these young track stars and the strength of the local high school sports community.