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Local Athletes Shine at Arcadia Invitational
Maria Carrillo High School sets new area and state records in relay events
Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:55pm
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Arcadia Invitational showcases the raw athletic energy and competitive spirit of Redwood Empire track and field standouts.Petaluma TodayLocal high school athletes from the Redwood Empire region put on an impressive showing at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational track and field meet in Southern California over the weekend. Maria Carrillo High School's boys' and girls' relay teams set new area and state records, while other standout performers included Sonoma Academy's Josie Hill, Cardinal Newman's Vicente Adan, and Healdsburg's Teague Jasper.
Why it matters
The Arcadia Invitational is one of the most competitive high school track and field meets in the country, drawing top talent from across the state and nation. Local athletes' success at this event highlights the strength of the Redwood Empire's track and field programs and the region's ability to produce elite-level talent.
The details
Maria Carrillo's girls' 4x100 shuttle hurdle relay team placed second with a time of 1:06.00, setting a new Redwood Empire record and ranking 13th nationally. The Pumas' girls' 4x800 relay also placed fourth in the rated division with a time of 9:29.40, the third-fastest in area history and 19th in California. On the boys' side, Maria Carrillo's 4x800 relay team won the seeded event in 7:54.32, the fourth-fastest time ever in the Redwood Empire and 13th in the state.
- The Arcadia Invitational was held on April 11-12, 2026.
- Maria Carrillo's girls' 4x100 shuttle hurdle relay team also ran 1:06.33 at the Bay Area Relays in late March 2026, which was the third-fastest time in the country at the time.
The players
Maria Carrillo High School
A public high school located in Santa Rosa, California, known for its strong track and field program.
Josie Hill
A junior at Sonoma Academy who finished sixth in the invitational 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.55, the second-fastest ever in the Redwood Empire.
Vicente Adan
A junior at Cardinal Newman High School who placed sixth in the invitational discus with a personal-best throw of 179 feet, 4 inches, the fifth-best mark all-time in the Redwood Empire and second-best in the North Coast Section.
Teague Jasper
A sophomore at Healdsburg High School who finished second in the open division high jump, clearing 6 feet, 7 inches, a new personal best and the second-best mark ever for a sophomore in the Redwood Empire.
Jack Dufour
A senior at Casa Grande High School who placed 24th overall in the open 800-meter run with a time of 1:54.55, a top-20 all-time mark in the Redwood Empire.
What they’re saying
“It was another successful year for local athletes at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational in Southern California this weekend.”
— Gus Morris, Author
The takeaway
The strong performances by Redwood Empire athletes at the Arcadia Invitational showcase the depth and talent of the region's high school track and field programs, which continue to produce elite-level competitors capable of competing with the best in the state and nation.
