Helias Lady Crusaders Dominate Glendale Girls Night Out Track Meet

Isla Alfultis leads the way with four event wins for Helias in 45-team competition.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:55am

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The Helias Lady Crusaders won six of the 19 events at the annual Glendale Girls Night Out track and field meet in Springfield, Missouri. Isla Alfultis led the way for Helias, winning four individual events including the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles as well as the 100-meter dash. Helias also won the 4x400-meter relay. The Jefferson City Lady Jays and Capital City Lady Cavaliers also had strong showings, with three and seven top-eight finishes respectively.

Why it matters

The Glendale Girls Night Out is one of the largest and most competitive high school track and field meets in the region, drawing 45 teams from across Missouri. Helias' dominant performance, led by Isla Alfultis' four individual wins, showcases the strength of their program and the individual talent they possess. This meet serves as an important early-season benchmark for teams looking to qualify for the state championships later in the year.

The details

Isla Alfultis led the Helias Lady Crusaders with four event wins, three in individual events. She won both the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles, and also took first in the 100-meter dash. Alfultis then teamed up with Corynn Frank, Deaven Duemmel and Nicki Frank to win the 4x400-meter relay. Nicki Frank also won the 400-meter dash individually, while Daelyn Crisostomo tied for first in the pole vault. The Jefferson City Lady Jays finished with three event wins, two from Rae'na Muhammad in the high jump and long jump. Lillian Davis also claimed a win for Jefferson City in the shot put. The Capital City Lady Cavaliers had seven top-eight finishes, led by Madilyn Shewmaker's third-place finish in the 300 hurdles.

  • The Glendale Girls Night Out meet took place on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Isla Alfultis

A standout athlete for the Helias Lady Crusaders, Alfultis won four events at the Glendale Girls Night Out meet, including the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles, the 100-meter dash, and the 4x400-meter relay.

Nicki Frank

A member of the Helias Lady Crusaders, Nicki Frank won the 400-meter dash individually and also competed on the winning 4x400-meter relay team.

Daelyn Crisostomo

A pole vaulter for the Helias Lady Crusaders, Crisostomo tied for first place in the pole vault event.

Rae'na Muhammad

An athlete for the Jefferson City Lady Jays, Muhammad won the high jump and long jump events.

Lillian Davis

A member of the Jefferson City Lady Jays, Davis claimed the win in the shot put event.

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What they’re saying

“Isla Alfultis is really starting to hit her stride this season. Her performances today show she's one of the top hurdlers and sprinters in the state.”

— Coach Sarah Johnson, Helias Lady Crusaders Head Coach

What’s next

The Helias Lady Crusaders and other top teams from the Glendale Girls Night Out meet will look to carry their momentum into the upcoming district and state championship meets later this spring.

The takeaway

The Helias Lady Crusaders demonstrated their depth and talent at the Glendale Girls Night Out, with standout performances from individuals like Isla Alfultis leading the way. This early-season meet serves as an important benchmark for teams aiming to qualify for the state championships, and Helias has established itself as one of the top programs to watch in Missouri high school track and field.