Usa High School Track & Field Records and the Best 2008 Prep Performances

Copyright © 2008 Ed Bagley(GA).
Eight high school athletes set 6 new recordsTriple Jump: 54-10.25 - 52-6.50 by Christian Taylor
during the 2008 track and field season. Theof Sandy Creek High School in Tryone (GA).
shinning star of the boys had to be GermanShot Put: 81-3.5 - 71-3 by Jordan Clarke of
Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School, whoBartlett High School in Anchorage, AK. No. 8
set 2 new records and led all boys by taking theall-time performer.
top spot in 5 of 6 middle distance racestheDiscus Throw: 234-3 - 222-1 by Mason Finley of
1,500, 1,600, 3,000 and 3,200-meter runs and theBuena Vista (CO) High School. No. 3 all-time
2 mile.performer.
Fernandez ran the 3,000 in 8:04.1 to set a newHammer Throw: 255-11 - 250-1 by Conor
record for a high-school-only race, and he set aMcCullough of Chaminade High School in West Hills,
National Federation record with an 8:34.23 clockingCA. No. 3 all-time performer.
in the 3,200. He also led all comers with a 3:44.8 inJavelin Throw: 241-11 - 223-8 by Kyle Smith of
the 1,500, a 4:00.29 in the 1,600 (No. 2 all-time), aDaphne (AL) High School.
4:01.69 in the mile, and an 8:37.22 in the 2 mile.Decathlon: 7,264 - 7,262 wind-aided by Curtis
Chris Derrick of Neuqua Valley High School inBeach of Academy High School in Albuquerque
Naperville (IL) ran 5,000 meters in 13:55.96 to set(NM).
the USA boys record for a high-school-only race.USA Girls High School Track and Field Records
Christine Babcock of Woodbridge High School inand Best 2008 Performances Current through
Irvin (CA) ran the 1,600 in 4:36.57 to set the new6-10-08
girls record, breaking the old mark of 4:38.15.100 Meters: 11.11 - 11.16 by Victoria Jordan of
Jordan Hasay of Mission Prep High School in SanDunbar High School in Fort Worth (TX). Equals No.
Luis Obispo, another outstanding girls middle5 all-time high school performer.
distance runner, led the nation with top times in200 Meters: 22.11 - 23.43 indoors by Ashton
the 3,000 meters (9:23.90), 3,200 metersPurvis of St. Elizabeth High School in Oakland (CA).
(10:03.07) and the 2 mile ( 9:55.57). Babcock's bestNo. 5 all-time indoor performer.
2 mile was 10:07.54.400 Meters: 50.69 - 52.83 indoors by Nadonnia
USA Boys High School Track and Field RecordsRodriques of Boys & Girls High School in Brooklyn
and Best 2008 Performances Current through(NY). No. 4 all-time indoor performer.
6-6-08800 Meters: 2:00.07 - 2:01.61 by Chanelle Price of
100 Meters: 10.08 - 10.17 by Jeff Demps of SouthEaston (PA) High School.
Lake High School in Groveland (FL). No. 5 all-time1,500 Meters: 4:16.6 - 4:17.46 by Jordan Hasay of
high school autotimed performer.Mission Prep High School in San Luis Obispo (CA).
200 Meters: 20.13 - 20.65 by Brandon O'Connor ofNo. 7 all-time high school performance; Hasay also
Southridge High School in Miami (FL).has the No. 4 and No. 5 all-time performances run
400 Meters: 44.69 - 46.28 by Joey Hughes ofin 2007.
Poly High School in Long Beach (CA).1,600 Meters: 4:38.15 - 4:36.57 by Christine
800 Meters: 1:46.45 - 1:48.97 by Joseph Franklin ofBabcock of Woodbridge High School in Irvin (CA) -
Godby High School in Tallahassee (FL).Sets new USA High School Record, breaking the
1,500 Meters: 3:38.26 - 3:44.8 by Germanprevious mark of 4:38.15.
Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School.Mile: 4:35.24 - 4:35.41 by Christine Babcock of
1,600 Meters: 3:53.43 record set at equivalentWoodbridge High School in Irvin (CA). No. 2 all-time
yards distance - 4:00.29 by German Fernandez ofperformer.
Riverbank (CA) High School. No. 2 all-time3,000 Meters: 9:08.06 - 9:23.90 by Jordan Hasay
performer.of Mission Prep High School in San Luis Obispo.
Mile: 3:53.43 - 4:01.09 by Rob Finnerty of Burnsville3,200 Meters: 9:48.59 - 10:03.07 by Jordan Hasay
(MN) High School. No. 7 all-time performer. Germanof Mission Prep High School in San Luis Obispo.
Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School ranEquals No. 6 all-time performer.
4:01.69 to become the No. 8 all-time performer.2 Miles - 9:55.57 by Jordan Hasay of Mission Prep
3,000 Meters: 8:03.67 - 8:04.1 by GermanHigh School in San Luis Obispo.
Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School. Sets5,000 Meters: 15:52.88 - 17:03.79 indoors by
New Record for a high school race.Chelsea Ley of Kingsway High School in Woolwich
3,200 Meters: 8:36.3 for 2-Mile - 8:34.23 byTownship (NJ).
German Fernandez of Riverbank (CA) High School.100-Meter High Hurdles: 12.95 - 13.26 by Jacquelyn
National Federation record.Coward of West High School in Knoxville (TN).
2 Miles: 8:36.3 - 8:37.22 by German Fernandez of300-Meter Hurdles: 39.98 - 40.96 by Donique
Riverbank (CA) High School.Flemings of Saginaw (TX) High School.
3,000 Meter Steeplechase: 8:50.1 - 9:17.43 by Pat400-Meter Hurdles: 55.20 - 58.96 by Ryann Krais
Dupont of Fairport (NY) High School.of Methacton High School in Norristown (PA).
5,000 Meters: 13:37.91 - 13:55.96 by Chris Derrick4x100-Meter Relay: 44.50 - 45.17 by Dunbar High
of Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville (IL) -School in Fort Worth (TX).
Sets the USA record for a high-school-only race.4x200-Meter Relay: 1:33.87 - 1:35.94 by Dunbar
10,000 Meters: 28:32.7 - 30:53.08 by Donald CabralHigh School in Fort Worth (TX). No. 11 all-time high
of Glastonbury (CT) High School.school relay team performance.
110-Meter High Hurdles: 13.22 record set at4x400-Meter Relay: 3:35.49 - 3:37.16 by Eleanor
equivalent yards distance - 13.51 by SpencerRoosevelt High School in Greenbelt (MD). No. 8
Adams of Butler High School in Charlotte (NC).all-time high school relay team performance.
300-Meter Intermediate Hurdles: 35.28 - 35.71 by4x800-Meter Relay: 8:50.41 - 8:43.12 by Eleanor
Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra High School inRoosevelt High School in Greenbelt (MD). Sets
Riverside (CA).new USA High School Record, breaking the
400-Meter Intermediate Hurdles: 49.38 - 50.46 byprevious mark of 8:50.41.
Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra High School in4xMile Relay: 19:56.75 - 20:10.76 by Saugus High
Riverside (CA).School in La Crescenta (CA). No. 3 all-time high
4x100-Meter Relay: 39.76 - 40.26 by Rowlettschool relay team performance.
(TX) High School.Distance Medley Relay: 11:33.42 - 11:42.16 by
4x200-Meter Relay: 1:23.31 - 1:24.06 by HightowerRoxbury High School in Succasunna (NJ). No. 11
High School in Sugar Land (TX). No. 6 all-time highall-time high school relay team performance.
school relay performance.800 Sprint Medley - 1:44.51 by Logan High School
4x400-Meter Relay: 3:07.40 - 3:09.59 byin Union City (CA).
Dominguez High School in Compton (CA).Sprint Medley - 4:00.97 by Wilson High School in
4x800 Meter Relay: 7:32.89 - 7:38.79 by NorthLong Beach (CA).
Penn High School in Lansdale (PA).Distance Medley - 11:42.16 by Roxbury High
4xMile Relay: 17:06.6 - 17:28.47 indoors bySchool in Succasunna (NJ). No. 11 all-time high
Danbury (CT) High School.school relay team performance.
800 Medley Relay: 1:28.43 - 1:31.28 by Raytown4 x 100H - 61:05 by Union (NJ) High School.
South High School in Raytown (MO).High Jump: 6-4 - 6-1.25 by Shanay Briscoe of
Sprint Medley Relay: 3:21.1 - 3:26.16 by Mid-PrairieCypress Christian High School in Houston (TX) and
Community High School in Wellman (IA).by Victoria Lucas of Midland (TX) High School.
Distance Medley Relay: 9:49.78 - 10:02.47 byPole Vault: 14-1.25 - 14-0 by Rachel Laurent of
Carroll High School in Southlake (TX).Vanderbilt Catholic High School in Houma (LA). No.
4x110 Hurdle Relay: 56:32 - 58:57 by Irvington (NJ)2 all-time performer.
High School.Long Jump: 22-3 - 20.5 by Vashti Thomas of Mr.
High Jump: 7-7 - 7-3.75 indoors by Eric Kynard ofPleasant High School in San Jose (CA).
Rogers High School in Toledo (OH). No. 8 all-timeTriple Jump: 44-11.75 - 43-1.5 indoors by Vashti
indoor high school performer.Thomas of Mt. Pleasant High School in San Jose
Pole Vault: 18-3 - 17-4.5 by Nico Weiler of Los(CA). No. 7 all-time performer.
Gatos (CA) High School.Shot Put: 54-10.75 - 52-4 indoors by Karen
Long Jump: 26-9.25 - 25-6.75 indoors by ChristianShump of Penncrest High School in Media (PA). No.
Taylor of Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone6 all-time performer.