Greyhounds Shine at Big Cat Invitational Track Meet

Healdsburg High athletes set school records and earn top finishes at annual Santa Rosa competition

Mar. 19, 2026 at 4:19am

The school year's first major track and field invitational, the 34th annual Big Cat Invitational, took place last Saturday at Santa Rosa High School. Healdsburg High School athletes had a strong showing, with several standout performances, including a new school record in the high jump set by sophomore Teague Jasper.

Why it matters

The Big Cat Invitational is a prestigious early-season track and field meet that draws top talent from across Northern California. Healdsburg High's success at the event highlights the strength of their track and field program and the potential for the Greyhounds to have an impactful season.

The details

Sophomore Teague Jasper set a new Healdsburg High school record in the high jump, clearing 6 feet, 6 inches and breaking a mark that had stood since 1963. Jasper also had strong showings in the 200-meter sprint and long jump. In the distance events, cross country standouts like senior Jake McWilliams and freshman Phoenix De Maria Nall finished in the top 10 in the 800-meter and 1,600-meter races. On the girls' side, sophomore Justina Domenichelli and junior Olive Munden had top-six finishes in the JV 400-meter race.

  • The Big Cat Invitational took place on March 7, 2026.
  • Teague Jasper's high jump record broke a mark that had stood since 1963.

The players

Teague Jasper

A sophomore at Healdsburg High School who set a new school record in the high jump at 6 feet, 6 inches.

Katie Guthrie

The head coach of both the Healdsburg High track and field and cross country teams.

Jake McWilliams

A senior at Healdsburg High who finished in the top 10 in the 800-meter and 1,600-meter races.

Phoenix De Maria Nall

A freshman at Healdsburg High who finished in the top 10 in the 800-meter and 1,600-meter races.

Justina Domenichelli

A sophomore at Healdsburg High who finished third in the JV 400-meter race.

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The takeaway

Healdsburg High's track and field program continues to produce talented athletes who are making their mark at the prestigious Big Cat Invitational. The school's success in both sprinting and distance events suggests the Greyhounds could be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.