Three Local High School Athletes Honored at SB Athletic Round Table Luncheon

San Marcos, Santa Barbara, and Cate standouts recognized for excellence in sports and academics.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstract scene of high school sports and academic awards, with sharp, overlapping shapes in vibrant shades of blue, green, and red.The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon celebrates the region's top high school athletes and scholars, honoring their excellence both on the field and in the classroom.Santa Barbara Today

Three exceptional high school student-athletes from the Santa Barbara area were honored at the recent Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon. Mason Crang of San Marcos High School was named Boys Athlete of the Week, Elina Stump of Santa Barbara High School was named Girls Athlete of the Week, and Jae Wykoff of Cate High School was named Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Why it matters

The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon is a prestigious event that recognizes the top high school athletes and scholars in the region, highlighting the impressive accomplishments of local youth in both sports and academics.

The details

Crang, a senior at San Marcos High, led his baseball team to two big wins over rival Dos Pueblos, going 3-for-4 with an RBI in one game and pitching a complete game with seven strikeouts in the other. Stump, a junior at Santa Barbara High, is a standout track and field athlete, winning the 100 hurdles, long jump, and 4x400 relay in a recent meet against Oxnard and setting a personal best time in the 300 hurdles. Wykoff, a senior at Cate High, excels in the classroom with a 4.85 GPA and is also a standout in swimming and water polo, having committed to play water polo at MIT.

  • The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon took place on April 7, 2026.

The players

Mason Crang

A senior at San Marcos High School who was named Boys Athlete of the Week for his performance in baseball.

Elina Stump

A junior at Santa Barbara High School who was named Girls Athlete of the Week for her accomplishments in track and field.

Jae Wykoff

A senior at Cate High School who was named Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his excellence in the classroom and in swimming and water polo.

Wade Ransom

The athletic director at Cate High School who was present to support Jae Wykoff.

Jesse Morrison

The water polo coach at Cate High School who was present to support Jae Wykoff.

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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 recognition of these three exceptional student-athletes at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon highlights the impressive talent and dedication of local high school sports and academic stars, inspiring the next generation of young leaders in the community.