Golden Eagles Track Team Shines with Record-Breaking Performances

Deseret Peak High School hosts successful Tooele County Invitational and competes at Grizzly Invitational in Logan

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:08pm

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A dynamic, colorful painting with rapid brushstrokes and neon hues capturing the energy and motion of a high school track and field event, with blurred figures representing the athletes in action.The Golden Eagles' track team showcased their explosive speed and endurance in a series of record-breaking performances.Tooele Today

The Golden Eagles track team had an impressive week, setting numerous personal records and delivering standout performances at the Tooele County Invitational and the Grizzly Invitational in Logan. Highlights included a record-setting 4x100-meter relay team, strong showings in the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relays, and individual successes like Paisley Maloney's win in the girls 200-meter race.

Why it matters

The Golden Eagles' success demonstrates the depth and talent of the team, as they continue to build momentum and set new personal bests throughout the season. The Tooele County Invitational also showcased the school's ability to host a successful event, fostering community and district-wide participation.

The details

At the Tooele County Invitational, the Golden Eagles recorded 47 new personal records, highlighted by freshman Paisley Maloney's win in the girls 200-meter race. Two days later, a smaller group of athletes traveled to the Grizzly Invitational in Logan, where they faced weather delays but still managed to set more personal records. The all-freshman 4x100-meter relay team of Abigail McNeal, Kaylin Isaza, Elsie Larsen, and Paisley Maloney posted a season-best time, while Eli Overman, Camden VanWagoner, Karter Stroyek, and David Muderwa delivered strong performances in both the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relays.

  • On April 8, Deseret Peak High School hosted the Tooele County Invitational.
  • On April 10, a smaller group of Golden Eagles athletes competed at the Grizzly Invitational in Logan.

The players

Cody Brough

The head coach of the Golden Eagles track team.

Andee Bouwhis

The athletic director at Deseret Peak High School.

Paisley Maloney

A freshman who won the girls 200-meter race at the Tooele County Invitational.

Abigail McNeal, Kaylin Isaza, Elsie Larsen, Paisley Maloney

The all-freshman 4x100-meter relay team that posted a season-best time at the Grizzly Invitational.

Eli Overman, Camden VanWagoner, Karter Stroyek, David Muderwa

The Golden Eagles athletes who competed in both the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relays at the Grizzly Invitational, setting season-best marks in both events.

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What they’re saying

“'It was fun to be able to host the other schools in the district for the Tooele County Invite.'”

— Cody Brough, Head Coach

“'My coaches put in a lot of work to pull it off, but the other coaches stepped up as well to make it a successful event for the kids.'”

— Andee Bouwhis, Athletic Director

“'We had to deal with the weather and had three different lightning delays, totaling over two hours of waiting inside. But the kids were resilient, and we walked away with even more personal records.'”

— Cody Brough, Head Coach

What’s next

The Golden Eagles will continue to build on their success as they prepare for upcoming meets and the postseason.

The takeaway

The Golden Eagles' impressive performances, with dozens of personal records and standout relay teams, demonstrate the team's depth, talent, and resilience. Their success hosting the Tooele County Invitational also showcases the school's ability to foster community and district-wide participation in track and field.