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Aptos Girls Take Third at Avis Kelley Invitational
Ella Boyes and Kenzie Culbertson earn individual event wins for the Mariners
Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:19am
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Girls track and field athletes from Santa Cruz County took first place in five events at the 53rd Avis Kelley Invitational at Gilroy High on Saturday. Aptos senior Ella Boyes won the long jump and placed second in the 300 hurdles, while junior teammate Kenzie Culbertson took first in the 800 to help the Mariners finish third out of 17 teams.
Why it matters
The strong performances by Aptos and other Santa Cruz County schools at the prestigious Avis Kelley Invitational showcase the depth and talent of the local girls track and field programs, which have consistently produced top athletes and competitive teams.
The details
Boyes' wins in the long jump and 300 hurdles, along with Culbertson's victory in the 800, were key to Aptos' third-place team finish. Other local event winners included Scotts Valley's Ava Decleve in the 400, Hanna Shehorn of Scotts Valley in the 1,600, and Hailey Shehorn of Scotts Valley in the 3,200.
- The 53rd Avis Kelley Invitational was held on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
The players
Ella Boyes
A senior at Aptos High School who won the long jump and placed second in the 300 hurdles at the Avis Kelley Invitational.
Kenzie Culbertson
A junior at Aptos High School who won the 800 at the Avis Kelley Invitational.
Ava Decleve
A senior at Scotts Valley High School who won the 400 at the Avis Kelley Invitational.
Hanna Shehorn
A junior at Scotts Valley High School who won the 1,600 at the Avis Kelley Invitational.
Hailey Shehorn
A junior at Scotts Valley High School who won the 3,200 at the Avis Kelley Invitational.
The takeaway
The strong performances by Aptos and other Santa Cruz County schools at the Avis Kelley Invitational showcase the depth and talent of the local girls track and field programs, which have consistently produced top athletes and competitive teams.
