Fluco Boys Finish Second at Class 3 State Indoor Track Meet

Standout performances from Garrett Jordan and other Fluco athletes highlight successful season

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:20pm

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The Fluco boys' indoor track and field team finished second out of 34 schools competing at the Class 3 state championship meet at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Junior Garrett Jordan led the way, winning state titles in the 300-meter run and triple jump, while also placing second in the long jump and third in the 55-meter dash. Other strong Fluco finishers included senior Jack Jeffries, sophomore Jayden Wrigley, and senior Ethan McPherson. On the girls' side, senior Ruby Frazier and freshman Izabella Campbell also qualified for the state meet, with Frazier finishing fifth in the 1,500-meter and fourth in the 1,000-meter, and Campbell placing fifth in the 500-meter.

Why it matters

The Fluco boys' strong performance at the state indoor track meet showcases the depth and talent of the program, which has consistently been one of the top teams in the region. Their success builds momentum heading into the outdoor season and highlights the school's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.

The details

At the Class 3 state indoor track and field championships, the Fluco boys finished second out of 34 schools competing. Junior Garrett Jordan led the way, winning state titles in the 300-meter run with a meet-record time of 33.99 seconds and the triple jump. He also placed second in the long jump and third in the 55-meter dash. Other top Fluco finishers included senior Jack Jeffries, who placed sixth in the 1,600-meter and seventh in the 1,000-meter, sophomore Jayden Wrigley as the state runner-up in the shot put, and senior Ethan McPherson, who placed sixth in the pole vault.

  • The state championship meet took place on March 2-3, 2026 at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • The Flucos will now turn their attention to the upcoming outdoor track season, which includes 9 meets, with one to be held at their home facility on April 15.

The players

Garrett Jordan

A junior at Fluco High School, Garrett Jordan had an outstanding performance at the state indoor track meet, winning state titles in the 300-meter run and triple jump, while also placing second in the long jump and third in the 55-meter dash.

Jack Jeffries

A senior middle-distance runner for the Flucos, Jeffries finished sixth in the 1,600-meter run and seventh in the 1,000-meter run at the state meet.

Jayden Wrigley

A sophomore on the Fluco boys' track team, Wrigley was the state runner-up in the shot put event.

Ethan McPherson

A senior for the Flucos, McPherson placed sixth in the pole vault at the state indoor track and field championships.

Ruby Frazier

A senior on the Fluco girls' track team, Frazier finished fifth in the 1,500-meter run and fourth in the 1,000-meter run at the state meet.

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What they’re saying

“Fluco athletes competed in highly contested fields. In several track events, less than half a second separated the top five finishers.”

— Melanie Kennedy, Fluco Indoor Track and Field Coach

What’s next

The Flucos now turn their attention to the rapidly approaching outdoor track season, which includes 9 meets, with one to be held at their home facility on April 15.

The takeaway

The Fluco boys' strong performance at the state indoor track meet, led by standout junior Garrett Jordan, demonstrates the depth and talent of the program. Their success builds momentum heading into the outdoor season and highlights the school's commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes.