Jude Finch Claims UHA's School Indoor Record at President's Day Invite

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Jude Finch, a student-athlete at University Heights Academy, shattered his own school record in the 3200-meter run at the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association President's Day Weekend Invite. Several other UHA athletes also set personal bests in various track and field events at the large non-classed high school indoor meet held in Louisville.

Why it matters

The President's Day Invite is the largest high school indoor track meet in Kentucky, providing an opportunity for athletes from across the state to compete against top talent and set new personal and school records. Jude Finch's record-breaking performance in the 3200-meter run highlights the strength of University Heights Academy's track and field program.

The details

Jude Finch finished 31st in the 3200-meter run with a time of 11:35.17, knocking 21 seconds off his own indoor school record set at last year's Class 1A Indoor State Meet. He also placed 80th in the 1600-meter run. Other UHA athletes who set personal bests include Ryan Luckey in the 200-meter dash and 55-meter dash, Jackson Estes in the 55-meter dash and 200-meter dash, Ronan Croney-Sallie in the 200-meter dash and 400-meter dash, and Graham Conrad in the 1600-meter run and 800-meter run.

• The President's Day Weekend Invite was held on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
• The KHSAA Class 1A State Indoor Track Meet will be held at the same facility in Louisville on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

What’s next

The KHSAA Class 1A State Indoor Track Meet will be held at the same facility in Louisville on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, where the athletes from University Heights Academy will have the opportunity to compete against the top talent from across the state.