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Will C. Wood's Seymour Jr. shatters Stanford Invitational record
Solano County sprinters shine at prestigious track and field meet
Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:34pm
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The electric energy of a high school sprinter's record-breaking performance at a prestigious track and field meet.Vacaville TodayWill C. Wood High School's DeShawn Seymour Jr. continued his standout track and field season, winning the boys 100-meter dash at the Stanford Invitational with a blistering time of 10.27 seconds, breaking the previous meet record. Seymour also shattered his own school record in the event. Other Solano County athletes, including Vanden's Naiaja Sizemore and Vacaville's Cooper Stream and Khloe DeLaTorre, also had strong showings at the prestigious meet.
Why it matters
The Stanford Invitational is one of the premier high school track and field events in California, drawing top talent from across the state. Seymour's record-breaking performance and the success of other Solano County athletes showcase the depth of talent in the region and put the local community on the map for high school sports.
The details
Seymour won the boys 100-meter dash with a time of 10.27 seconds, eclipsing the previous meet record of 10.44 set by Diondre Batson in 2010. He also shattered his own school record of 10.54, which he set at last year's Stanford Invitational. Seymour is currently ranked No. 2 in California and No. 12 in the nation for the 100 meters. Vanden's Naiaja Sizemore won the girls 100 meters with a season-best time of 11.60, and Vacaville's Cooper Stream finished fourth in the boys 800 meters (1:54.55) and Khloe DeLaTorre placed seventh in the girls 1600 meters (4:55.93) and 13th in the girls 800 meters (2:16.04).
- Seymour set the new Stanford Invitational record on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
- Seymour's previous school record of 10.54 in the 100 meters was set at last year's Stanford Invitational.
The players
DeShawn Seymour Jr.
A senior at Will C. Wood High School who is currently ranked No. 2 in California and No. 12 in the nation for the 100-meter dash.
Naiaja Sizemore
A sprinter for Vanden High School who won the girls 100 meters at the Stanford Invitational with a season-best time of 11.60 seconds.
Cooper Stream
A runner for Vacaville High School who finished fourth in the boys 800 meters at the Stanford Invitational.
Khloe DeLaTorre
A distance runner for Vacaville High School who placed seventh in the girls 1600 meters and 13th in the girls 800 meters at the Stanford Invitational.
What they’re saying
“Seymour's record-breaking performance at the Stanford Invitational is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in high school track and field.”
— Will C. Wood Head Coach
What’s next
Seymour will look to build on his success at the Stanford Invitational as he prepares for the upcoming California state championships, where he will aim to solidify his status as one of the top sprinters in the state.
The takeaway
The strong showing by Solano County athletes at the prestigious Stanford Invitational highlights the depth of talent in the region and the potential for local high school sports programs to make a mark on the state and national stage.
