Servite's 4x100 relay breaks state record at star-studded Arcadia Invitational

Olympian Quincy Wilson was among the speedy sprinters who put on a show during the Arcadia Invitational on Saturday.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:07am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the explosive motion and energy of a high school track and field competition, with overlapping planes of vibrant red, blue, and yellow colors.The Arcadia Invitational showcased the raw power and dynamism of Southern California's top high school track and field athletes.Boston Today

Servite High School's 4x100 relay team clocked 39.70 seconds at the Arcadia Invitational on Saturday, breaking the state record they set at the same meet last year. Sophomores Jace Wells, Jorden Wells and Kamil Pelovello, and junior Benjamin Harris led runner-up El Cerrito and third-place Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks. Meanwhile, Fullerton Rosary's girls' 4x100 relay team broke a 22-year-old state record with a time of 44.23 seconds. The meet also featured standout performances from Olympian Quincy Wilson and other top high school athletes from the Southland region.

Why it matters

The Arcadia Invitational is one of the premier high school track and field meets in the nation, attracting top talent from across the country. Servite and Rosary's record-breaking relay performances, as well as the impressive showings from individual athletes, showcase the depth of talent in Southern California high school sports and the continued growth and competitiveness of the sport.

The details

Servite's 4x100 relay team of Jace Wells, Jorden Wells, Kamil Pelovello and Benjamin Harris clocked 39.70 seconds, breaking their own state record set at last year's Arcadia Invitational. The Friars left runner-up El Cerrito (40.57) and third-place Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks (41.02) far behind. Rosary's girls' 4x100 relay team of Tra'via Flournoy, Justine Wilson, Pfeiffer Lee and Maliyah Collins won in 44.23 seconds, breaking Long Beach Poly's 22-year-old state record of 44.50. The meet also featured standout performances from Olympian Quincy Wilson, who won the 400m in 45.48 seconds and anchored the winning 4x400 relay team.

  • Servite set the previous state record in the 4x100 relay at last year's Arcadia Invitational.
  • Rosary's girls' 4x100 relay team broke a 22-year-old state record on Saturday.

The players

Servite High School

A private Catholic high school in Anaheim, California, known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in track and field.

Fullerton Rosary

A private Catholic high school in Fullerton, California, and the sister school of Servite High School. The Rosary girls' track team is also a powerhouse.

Quincy Wilson

A senior at the Bullis School in Maryland, Wilson is an Olympian who competed in the 4x400 relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a 16-year-old. He is one of the top high school sprinters in the country.

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What they’re saying

“We still want to drop more times in the coming weeks. We work on passing the baton once a week and we'll go back to the drawing board to make it even better. The most important thing is we got the stick around safely and finished the race healthy.”

— Benjamin Harris, Servite High School junior

“We have great chemistry — we all get along with each other. We'll go back to the lab to see if we can do even better but what more can you ask for?”

— Kamil Pelovello, Servite High School sophomore

“I'm in disbelief but I knew we ran something real fast. Shout-out to Calabasas for a great race, but this is our spotlight. This is a proud moment for us and the boys.”

— Maliyah Collins, Fullerton Rosary High School sophomore

What’s next

Servite and Rosary will look to continue their record-breaking performances in the coming weeks as they prepare for the Southern Section and state championships.

The takeaway

The Arcadia Invitational showcased the incredible depth of talent in Southern California high school track and field, with Servite and Rosary setting new state records and Olympian Quincy Wilson delivering a standout performance. These elite athletes are poised to make a major impact on the sport in the years to come.