Redwood, Branson athletes shine at Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza

Branson School takes first in two events, Redwood senior Marco Cleary has standout performance

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:08am

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Athletes from the Branson School took first place in two events at Saturday's Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza in Oakland, while Redwood High senior Marco Cleary had a stellar afternoon with personal-best performances in multiple events.

Why it matters

The Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza is a major regional track and field competition that showcases some of the top high school talent in the area. Strong showings by athletes from Redwood and Branson demonstrate the depth of talent in Marin County's high school sports programs.

The details

Branson sophomore Griffin Harris won the discus with a throw of 124 feet, 1 inch, while Redwood senior Max Hewlette placed third. Hewlette also took fourth in the shot put. Branson freshman Ilo Geretz won the high jump by clearing 6 feet, 1 inch, a personal best. On the girls' side, Redwood junior Annalise Horn won the triple jump and long jump, and Redwood junior Vivienne Fitzgerald won the pole vault.

  • The Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Marco Cleary

A senior at Redwood High School who had a standout performance at the Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza, including a personal-best time in the 100-meter dash and a third-place finish in the 200-meter dash.

Griffin Harris

A sophomore at Branson School who won the discus event at the Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza with a throw of 124 feet, 1 inch.

Annalise Horn

A junior at Redwood High School who won the triple jump and long jump events at the Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza.

Vivienne Fitzgerald

A junior at Redwood High School who won the pole vault event at the Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza by clearing 9 feet.

Ilo Geretz

A freshman at Branson School who won the high jump event at the Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza by clearing 6 feet, 1 inch, a personal best.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The strong performances by Marin County high school athletes at the Bay Area Sprint Extravaganza showcase the depth of talent in the region's track and field programs, with standout individual efforts from Redwood and Branson students highlighting the competitive nature of the sport in the local community.