The ML King Wolves traveled down to Roosevelt High to contest the  Big VIII League Championships and came away securing a massive collection of podium finishes across both the track and field finals.

 The Wolves’ speed was on full display in the sprinting and hurdle events, highlighted by a historic performance from Cayden Tillman. Tillman earned a runner-up finish in the 100 Meter VAR with a time of 10.57, a mark that broke the ML King school record. He also secured 2nd in the 200 Meter VAR (21.73), followed closely by teammate Princeton Lewis in 3rd (22.12). Aliyah Rudolph claimed the league title in the Girls 400 Meter VAR with a time of 56.16, while Amaya Lochard followed in 3rd (56.84). Rudolph also secured 2nd in the 200 Meter VAR (25.52), leading a strong Wolves pack that included Lochard in 3rd (25.64) and Sophia Llamas in 4th (25.91). In the hurdles, Zaina Vaughn placed 2nd in the 100 Meter VAR (15.92) and 3rd in the 300 Meter VAR (47.58). The boys’ hurdle crew saw Jacob Cupples take 2nd in the 110m (16.70) and 3rd in the 300m (43.52), supported by Cruz Yslas (3rd, 110m, 17.19) and Caelan Shelton (4th, 300m, 43.82).

ML King dominated the distance and middle-distance events, led by a stellar double-victory from Maximo Zavaleta, who won both the 1600 Meter VAR (4:21.03) and the 3200 Meter VAR (9:15.79). The distance depth continued with Logan Carlson (3rd, 1600m, 4:27.52) and Bradley Quezada, who placed 3rd in the 800m (1:57.39) and 4th in the 3200m (9:44.58). Frank Stewart added a 2nd-place finish in the Boys 800 Meter VAR (1:55.91). For the girls, Jude Abu-Ghazaleh earned 3rd in the 1600m (5:14.59) and 4th in the 3200m (11:40.10), while Natalie Drewitz and Gracie Guzzetta finished 3rd (2:14.08) and 5th (2:16.96) respectively in the 800m.

The Wolves were equally formidable in the field and relay events. ML King swept several podiums, including the Girls Triple Jump VAR where Vanessa Hope took 1st (36-10.50), Imani Barfield 2nd (34-06.00), and Lailani Dial 4th (33-05.50). Hope also took 2nd in the Long Jump VAR (17-09.50), followed by Barfield (4th, 16-07.50) and Hannah Hodge (5th, 15-10.00). Shamar Graham won the Boys Triple Jump VAR (43-08.50) with Robinson Forbes taking 3rd (43-00.50).

Other standout field performances included Reyce Peters winning the High Jump VAR (6-02.00), Justin Coute winning the Discus (166-07.00) and tying for 1st in Shot Put (52-02.00), and Bailey Mann winning the Girls Shot Put VAR (35-01.50) and taking 2nd in Discus (116-11.00). Rounding out the results, Jemeni Mckee took 2nd in Pole Vault (14-06.00), and Allison Kastle took 3rd in the Girls High Jump (4-08.00). The relay teams capped the night with a victory in the Boys 4×400 Meter VAR (3:24.08), while the Boys 4×100 and Girls 4×400 teams both secured 2nd-place finishes.

The Wolves walked away with some amazing performances and personal bests that allowed for multiple athletes to receive a CIF qualification. We are excited to see what this group has in store for the post season!

Justin Coute – Shotput (League Champ), Discus (League Champ)

Bailey Mann – Shotput (League Champ), Discus (2nd)

Jemeni McKee – Pole Vault (2nd)

Reyce Peters – High Jump (League Champ) 

Vanessa Hope – Long Jump (2nd place), Triple Jump (League Champ) 

Imani Barfield – Triple Jump (2nd place) 

Sharmar Graham – Triple Jump (League Champ) 

Robinson Forbes – Triple Jump (3rd place) 

Daniel Chavez – Shotput (3rd place) 

Cayden Tillman – 4×1 (2nd place), 100m (School Record, 2nd place), 200 (2nd place), 4×4 (League Champ) 

Princeton Lewis – 4×1 (2nd place), 200 (3rd place), 4×4 (League Champ) 

Frank Stewart – 800m (2nd place), 4×800 (#1 in Division 1), 4×400 (League Champ) 

Blaise Fincher – 4×1(2nd place), 4×4 (League Champ)

Amaya Lochard – 400 (3rd place), 200 (3rd place), 4×4 (2nd place) 

Sophia Llamas – 4×4 (2nd place) 

Natalie Drewitz – 800m (3rd place), 4×800(#2 in Division 1), 4×4 (2nd place) 

Gracie Guzzetta – 800 (5th place), 4×800 (#2 in Division 1)

Aliyah Rudolph – 400 (League Champ), 200m (2nd place), 4×4 (2nd place) 

Abbey Starling – 4×800 (#2 in Division 1)

Jude Abu-Ghazaleh – 1600 (3rd place), 4×800 (#2 in Division 1)

Maximo Zavaleta – 1600m (League Champ), 3200m (League Champ), 4×800 (#1 in Division 1)

Logan Carlson – 1600m (3rd place), 4×800 (#1 in Division 1)

Bradley Quezada – 800m (3rd place), 4×800 (#1 in Division 1)

Zaina Vaughn – 100 hurdles (2nd place), 300m Hurdles (3rd place) 

The Wolves headed to Centennial on Thursday for a league showdown against a tough Huskies squad and took care of business in a big way, coming away with commanding wins across the board. With a busy invitational weekend ahead, this was a meet where the Wolves were able to rest several top athletes and still show the kind of depth that makes this team so dangerous.

On the girls side, the Wolves set the tone early. The varsity 4x100 team opened with a win in 48.50, and the sprint group never let up from there. Amaya Lochard led a huge sweep in the varsity 100, taking the win in 12.28, followed by Naomi Rudolph in 12.49 and Chiamaka Ezinwa in 12.83. Lochard came right back in the 200 and picked up another win in 24.90, with Rudolph finishing 2nd in 25.73. In the distance events, Jude Abu-Ghazaleh and Gracie Guzzettawent 1-2 in the 1600, running 5:19.15 and 5:20.02, while Abbey Starling took control of the 800 in 2:27.22. The hurdles group also had a big day, with Zaina Vaughn winning the 300 hurdles in 47.89 and Carli Collins taking 2nd, while Collins also scored in the 100 hurdles with a 2nd-place finish.

The girls field event crew added even more momentum. Imani Barfield won the long jump at 16-1.5 and the triple jump at 30-8.5, while Neyla Borluca cleared 5-0 to win the high jump. In the throws, Bailey Mann was outstanding once again, winning both the shot put (31-5.5) and discus (105-2). Distance points kept coming late as Betsaida Sandoval won the 3200 in 12:59.51 and Hayden Shelton added another point with a 2nd-place finish.

On the boys side, the Wolves were just as impressive. King piled up points all over the track and field to earn a 95-41varsity win. In the distance events, Logan Carlson picked up the win in the 1600 with a strong 4:30.26, and Bradley Quezada led the way in the 800 with a winning time of 2:03.68. The 3200 belonged to the Wolves as well, with Mason Stehmeier taking the win in 10:16.78, followed by Chase Collopy in 2nd and Samuel Webster in 3rd for a huge sweep.

The boys sprint crew found big points too. Frank Stewart won the 400 in 52.04, and Princeton Lewis had a great double, taking 3rd in the 100 before coming back to win the 200 in 22.17. In the hurdles, Caelan Shelton led a strong King showing in the 110 hurdles, winning in 17.02, while Jacob Cupples was right behind in 3rd. Cupples added more points in the 300 hurdles with a runner-up finish.

In the field events, the Wolves were dominant. The varsity boys swept the top three spots in the long jump with Tyler Pinkney, Reyce Peters, and Shamar Graham, then came back to dominate the triple jump as Graham and Robinson Forbes finished 1-2. In the high jump, King swept the top three again behind Peters, Myles May, and Forbes. In the pole vault, Jemeni McKee cleared 15-6 for another win, and in the throws, Justin Coute delivered one of the top performances of the day, winning both the shot put (50-3.5) and discus (155-11). Daniel Chavez and Jordan Morrisadded key points in both throwing events as well.

This was exactly the kind of performance the Wolves needed heading into a loaded invitational weekend. Some of the top athletes got a chance to stay fresh, others stepped into bigger roles, and the standard never dropped. Against a tough Centennial team, King handled business with ease and showed once again that the Wolves are built on depth, toughness, and a team-first mentality.

RIVERSIDE:   The Wolves welcomed Eleanor Roosevelt High School to King on Tuesday in what turned into more than just another league meet—it was a statement, a culmination, and for the girls, a championship moment.

The varsity girls delivered in dominant fashion, securing an 85.5 – 50.5 victory and officially capping off an undefeated league season to claim the league championship.  From the opening events to the final relay, the Wolves competed with confidence, composure, and the kind of edge that defines champions.

The girls defended their 2025 Big VIII title, and the championship is the 176th in school history across all sports.  It marks the 11th time for the program to finish the season atop the league.

The distance squad once again set the tone. Natalie Drewitz (2:21.77) and Gracie Guzzetta (2:22.57) went 1-2 in the 800m before returning to take another 1-2 finish in the 1600m, controlling both races from the front. Abbey Starling added a crucial third-place finish in the 800m, completing a dominant showing that created early separation in the team score.

On the track, the sprint group rose to the moment. Amaya Lochard captured the 100m title in 12.28, while Naomi Rudolph and Sophia Llamas added key points across the 100m, 200m, and 400m. The energy carried into the final event, where the 4×400 relay closed out the meet with a win—fittingly putting the finishing touch on a championship performance.

In the field, the Wolves overwhelmed the competition. Vanessa Hope led a sweep in the triple jump with a winning mark of 35-0 and added a second-place finish in the long jump, while the throws squad completely controlled both shot put and discus, sweeping the top three spots in each event behind Bailey Mann. It was total team dominance—and the result was never in doubt.

On the boys side, the Wolves battled in a tight team race, ultimately finishing second 72–64, marking their only loss of the season—and it came against a strong Roosevelt squad. Despite the narrow result, the performance reflected a team that competed relentlessly from start to finish.

Maximo Zavaleta delivered one of the standout performances of the meet, winning the 400m in 50.41 before coming back to dominate the 3200m in 9:27.32. In the sprints, Princeton Lewis put together a huge day, winning the 200m (23.01) and finishing just .001 seconds off the win in the 100m in one of the closest races of the day.

Distance continued to produce, with Logan Carlson winning a tightly contested 1600m in 4:28.39, while Frank Stewart and Bradley Quezada went 2-3 in a fast 800m. The boys closed the meet on a high note, taking a convincing win in the 4×400 relay (3:31.59), showing the fight and depth that defined their season.

At the JV level, the Wolves made it a clean sweep with both teams earning team victories. The JV boys dominated the distance events, sweeping the 1600m and controlling the 800m, led by Smooth Watkins, Andrew Moyo, and Chase Collopy. Watkins also added a 3200m victory to cap an impressive double.

The JV girls controlled the meet from the start, opening with a win in the 4×100 relay and following it up with a sweep of the 100m led by Iayla Carter, who also went on to win the 200m. Emma Castillo added a win in the 800m as the Wolves continued to pile up points across the board.

When it was all said and done, this meet represented more than just results—it showcased the identity of this team. The girls stood alone at the top of the league, undefeated and crowned champions, while the boys proved they are right there among the best, finishing a strong season with just one narrow loss.

With the team titles now completed, the Wolves will battle at the individual level against the best in the league next week as the Big VIII League championships lies ahead!

Wolves Take Over MT SAC & IE Championships in Statement Weekend

Splitting squads between the national spotlight of the MT SAC Relays and the highly competitive Inland Empire Championships, King didn’t just show up—they made statements across every level of the program. 

Friday night at MT SAC, under the lights and against some of the best competition in the country, the Wolves delivered one of the most memorable distance performances in recent program history.The girls 4x800 relay team of Abbey Starling, Gracie Guzzetta, Jude Abu-Ghazaleh, and Natalie Drewitz rose to the moment in the invitational section, finishing 4th overall while running the 2nd fastest time in school history. Competing on one of the biggest stages in the nation, the Wolves showed they belong among California’s elite. Then came the boys. The 4x800 squad of Bradley Quezada, Frank Stewart, Logan Carlson, and Maximo Zavaleta didn’t just meet expectations—they exceeded them. After breaking the school record just a week prior, they came back and did it again, setting a new school record and winning the invitational section in dominant fashion. The performance now ranks 2nd in the state and 4th in the nation, putting the Wolves firmly in the national conversation.

Saturday at MT SAC brought more history.Maximo Zavaleta continued his incredible season, placing 3rd in the invitational 800m while breaking another school record with a 1:50 performance, solidifying himself as one of the top distance runners in California. Right behind him, Frank Stewart delivered a huge breakthrough, running a 1:54.79 personal best to move into the top 5 all-time in school history.In the field, Jemeni McKee kept climbing toward the top of the record books, clearing a massive 15’9” PR in the pole vault to place 7th overall. The mark strengthens his position at #2 all-time at King, as he continues to chase the school record.On the girls side, Vanessa Hope delivered one of the biggest wins of the entire weekend, taking 1st place in the seeded triple jump with a new personal best of 37-10.5, moving her into 6th all-time in school history.

While records were falling in Walnut, another group of Wolves was making noise at the Inland Empire Championships—and proving that the future is just as strong.The boys 4x800 B team battled to a 4th place finish, continuing a strong showing for the distance crew across both meets.In the distance events, Mason Stehmeier led the charge with a 3rd place finish and a new personal record in the frosh/soph 3200m, while Max Guzzetta continued his consistency with a 2nd place finish in the frosh/soph 1600m.On the track, Princeton Lewis had one of the most impressive all-around performances of the meet, placing 4th in the frosh/soph 400m before coming back to take 2nd in the 200m, showing both speed and versatility.The hurdles and jumps added to the Wolves’ impact. Zaina Vaughn picked up a 4th place finish in the varsity 300m hurdles, while Shamar Graham added another 4th place finish in the varsity triple jump. In the field events, Allison Kastle cleared her way to a 3rd place finish in the frosh/soph high jump, and Ethan Pendleton added a 5th place finish in the frosh/soph pole vault, continuing to build momentum as the season progresses.

From national-level success at MT SAC to rising talent stepping into the spotlight at IE Championships, this weekend was a complete team effort.

Records were broken. Personal bests were earned. Depth was tested—and delivered.The Wolves didn’t just compete—they made it clear that no matter the stage, they are ready for it.

 The Wolves stepped onto one of the biggest stages in high school track and field this weekend at the Arcadia Invitational, and they rose to the moment.

Our girls 4×800 got the weekend rolling in the right direction as Gracie Guzzetta, Abbey Starling, Jude Abu-Ghazaleh, and Natalie Drewitz opened things up with a new season best. On a stage where every second matters, the group came ready to compete and set the tone for the rest of the meet.

The boys 4×800 were up next and they did not disappoint. Bradley Quezada, Frank Stewart, Logan Carlson, and Maximo Zavaleta lined up in the Invitational section against some of the best teams in the nation and battled from start to finish. The Wolves placed 4th on the day with a huge 7:38, showing once again that they belong with the very best. Zavaleta brought it home in 1:50 on the anchor, a split faster than the current school record, to cap off a massive performance.

In the 4×100, the quartet of Amaya Lochard, Naomi Rudolph, Chiamaka Ezinwa, and Aaliyah Rudolph put together a season best of 47.75 and placed 3rd in their heat. The group looked sharp, confident, and continued to show the kind of speed that can make noise deep into the season.

In the field, Vanessa Hope came incredibly close to matching her personal best in the triple jump, landing a mark of 37’4. Justin Coute also earned his spot in the open shot put and delivered with a throw of 52’3 against a strong field.

On the track, Amaya Lochard continued her breakout season in the open 400, running a new personal best of 56.38. Another huge step forward, and another sign that the hard work is paying off.

The night closed with Maximo Zavaleta in the premier event of the evening, the Invitational 3200m. With some of the best runners in the nation on the line, Maximo was ready for the challenge and attacked the race with confidence. He delivered in a big way, running a huge personal best of 8:43 to break his own school record, set a new county record, and finish as the #1 California runner on the day.

Arcadia is where the nation’s best come to compete, and this weekend the Wolves showed exactly who they are. Big stage, big performances, and another reminder that this group is built to compete with anyone.

 The Wolves took on a fierce opponent Tuesday in the Santiago Sharks and left nothing to chance, earning wins on both the varsity boys and varsity girls side. The boys won 72-59 and the girls’ final score was 82-54.

In a dual meet that brought intensity from the first event to the last, the plan for King was clear: rally together as a pack and show Santiago that the Wolves were ready to compete. That mindset showed throughout the meet. King answered the challenge with the kind of complete performance that continues to define this group.

The varsity relays helped set the tone early, with both the girls and boys 4×100 teams coming away with victories in 48.32 and 43.16 respectively. Our sprinters and hurdlers also delivered, with Cayden Tillman winning the boys varsity 100 in 10.88, while Amaya Lochard led a huge 1-2 finish for King in the girls varsity 200, crossing in 25.35 followed by Naomi Rudolph in 26.16. Zaina Vaughn was strong in the hurdles, winning the varsity 100 hurdles in 15.87 and later taking second in the 300 hurdles in 46.68. On the boys side, Jemeni McKee won the varsity 300 hurdles in 41.62.

The 400 gave King one of its biggest moments of the day. Aliyah Rudolph ran a blazing 55.88 to take second in the girls varsity 400 while setting a new school record. On the boys side, Frank Stewart added key points with a second-place finish in 51.61, with Logan Ambos right behind in third at 52.09.

The distance crew continued to do what they do. Maximo Zavaleta was dominant, winning the varsity 800 in 1:55.02 and coming back to take the 3200 in 9:37.11. Bradley Quezada added a win in the varsity 1600 in 4:29.99 and finished just behind Maximo in the 3200, taking second in 9:37.14. Logan Carlson added key points with second-place finishes in both the 1600 and 800. On the girls side, Ellie Jacklin ran 5:04.16 for second in the 1600 and 11:15.93 for second in the 3200, while Natalie Drewitz battled to 2:16.88 for second in the varsity 800 which is now the 2nd fastest mark in school history!  (link to all time records)

The field events also came through in a big way. Justin Coute swept the varsity throws, winning shot put at 49-9 and discus at 140-8. Bailey Mann matched that on the girls side, winning varsity shot put at 34-2.5 and discus at 104-11. Jemeni McKee kept his big night rolling with a varsity pole vault win at 15-3, while Morgan Eckles won the girls varsity pole vault at 9-1. Vanessa Hope and Imani Barfield went 1-2 for King in the girls varsity triple jump, and Neyla Borluca added another win in the varsity high jump.

That was the story of the meet. Santiago put up a great fight and brought energy in every event, but the Wolves stayed together, competed as a pack, and found ways to respond all afternoon. King showed its depth across every event group and protected home track with a pair of varsity team wins.

With the varsity boys and girls both staying unbeaten, King now carries its undefeated streak into next week’s showdown against the Centennial Huskies.

Saturday at the Raincross Tradition – Riverside City Championships was a big day for the Wolves. From the start of the meet to the final events, Martin Luther King showed depth, toughness, and the ability to compete at a high level across every area of the track and field. The energy was there early, and it carried all the way through the day.

The relays set the tone. The girls 4×100 got things rolling with a city championship in 48.40, while the boys 4×100 battled to a third-place finish in 43.98. Later in the meet, both the girls 4×400 and boys 4×400 closed things out with wins, a strong reminder of the speed, chemistry, and competitive edge this group brings every time they step on the track.

In the distance events, the Wolves delivered in a big way. Jude Abu-Ghazaleh won the girls mile in 5:15.11, and Gracie Guzzetta added another title in the girls 800 with a 2:19.94. On the boys side, Bradley Quezada and Logan Carlson went 1-2 in the 800, running 1:54.09 and 1:55.93 against a strong field.

The sprint group brought plenty of fire as well. Natalie Drewitz led a sweep in the girls 400 with a winning time of 59.54, followed by Sophia Llamas in 59.73 and Abbey Starling in 1:01.80. Aaliyah Richardson won the girls 200 in 26.37 after also placing third in the 100, while Aliyah Rudolph added a runner-up finish in the 100. On the boys side, Princeton Lewis fought his way onto the podium with a third-place finish in the 200.

The hurdles were another major strength on the day. Zaina Vaughn finished second in both the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, showing consistency and toughness in both races. Jacob Cupples added a strong double as well, taking second in the 110 hurdles and third in the 300 hurdles, while Caelan Shelton earned another podium finish in the 110 hurdles.

In the field events, the Wolves kept stacking points. Vanessa Hope placed third in the long jump and second in the triple jump, while Imani Barfield added another top-three finish with third in the triple jump. On the boys side, Tyler Pinkney placed third in the long jump, and Martin Luther King went 1-2 in the triple jump behind Shamar Graham and Robinson Forbes. Allison Kastle finished second in the high jump, Morgan Eckles placed third in the girls pole vault, and Jemeni McKee won the boys pole vault.

The throwers were just as strong. Bailey Mann placed third in the shot put and second in the discus, Kristen Mason added a third-place finish in the discus, and Justin Coute dominated the boys throws by winning both the shot put and discus.

What stood out most was the complete team effort. This was not one event group carrying the day. Sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws all showed up and contributed. Saturday was a strong reminder of what Martin Luther King is capable of when the Wolves compete with confidence, purpose, and pride.

The wolves were spread across multiple meets on Saturday, competing in three different locations across the county and returning with a haul of victories, personal bests, and standout performances.

Freshmen and sophomores hosted the King Frosh-Soph Classic against their peers from across the county, finishing third overall with 145 points. The sprint duo of Aliyah Rudolph and Cayden Tillman each collected victories — Rudolph blazing to first in both the girls 100m (12.38) and 200m (25.64), while Tillman matched her on the boys side. In the field, Allison Kastle captured the girls high jump at 4-10.00, Ethan Pendleton took the boys pole vault at 9-03.00, and Josiah Mitchell finished runner-up in long jump.

Making the solo trip down to Yorba Linda, Amaya Lochard delivered one of the most impressive performances of the day — running the second-fastest 400m in King history at 56.66, an outstanding new personal best.

The distance crew headed to one of the most competitive meets in the state, and the wolves answered with a championship-caliber performance.

Abbey Starling kicked things off, winning the girls 800m with a new personal best of 2:23.06 — but she wouldn't be the last. Betsaida Sandoval also locked in a new PR in the 1600m, just narrowly missing the win.

The sophomore class brought the heat. Max Guzzetta fired off a massive new personal best of 4:27.98, taking home the win in the 1600m.

Frank Stewart continued his breakout season, finishing second in the boys 800m with a 1:55.27 — good for #5 all-time at King. Gracie Guzzetta capped the day with a season-best top-five finish.

The distance trio of Natalie Drewitz, Jude Abu-Ghazaleh, and Elizabeth Jacklin threaded the needle back-to-back-to-back, all posting new season and personal bests in their 1600m heats.

Logan Carlson broke through with a breakthrough race, taking his heat win and running 4:15.12 to claim the #4 all-time spot for King in the 1600m.

Then came the headliner. Maximo Zavaleta, entered with big goals, went after the mile early and never looked back — winning in 4:10.91, a technical full-mile personal best and another invite victory on the year.

The momentum is building. The times are dropping. And the wolves look to get some good training this spring break!

NORCO:  The Wolves put together a strong all-around performance against Norco on Thursday, earning wins in all four divisions: Boys Varsity (101-26), Boys JV (110-11), Girls Varsity (99-28), and Girls JV (51-37).

It started with a statement from the jumpers. In the long jump, Imani Barfield led a 1-2-3-4 sweep for the girls (16-07.50), while Tyler Pinkney did the same on the boys side with a 20-03.00. The triple jump was equally impressive, with Lailani Dial winning the girls (31-06.00) and Colton Zeen taking the boys (42-03.50), joined on the podium by Shamar Graham and Robinson Forbes.

In the throws, Justin Coute continues to be a difference-maker, winning both shot put (49-06.00) and discus (138-10.00). Bailey Mann joined him with a discus win (106-04.00), and Kristen Mason took the girls shot put (32-08.50). The high jump saw Robinson Forbes clear 5-08.00 for the boys win, while Allison Kastle led a tie at 4-10.00 on the girls side.

On the track, the distance crew was strong. Andrew Hearn won the boys 1600m in 4:59.46, with Andrew Moyo close behind. Abbey Starling led the girls 1600m at 5:47.64. In the 800m, Smooth Watkins (2:06.28) and Kyra Christensen (2:29.76) both picked up wins, and Ethan Pendleton closed it out with a 3200m win at 10:53.34.

The hurdles belong to King this season. Zaina Vaughn won the girls 100m hurdles (16.23), and Jacob Cupples took the boys 300m hurdles (44.55), with strong support from Caelan Shelton and Vanessa Hope.

In the sprints, Amaya Lochard led the girls 100m (12.50), Princeton Lewis won the boys (11.21), and Aaliyah Richardson took the girls 200m (26.24). Caleb Lua also added a win in the boys 400m (51.97).

A strong all-around effort against a solid Norco program. The Wolves keep building momentum.

REDONDO BEACH:  The Wolves made the trip down to Redondo Beach this past Friday and Saturday for one of the most competitive invitationals of the season, facing off against dozens of top programs from across Southern California. It was a grind-it-out kind of weekend against serious competition, and King answered the bell with a number of breakthrough performances.

The relay squads set the tone early, with the boys varsity Distance Medley Relay stealing the show and bringing home a championship. The team of Bradley Quezada, Logan Ambos, Frank Stewart, and Logan Carlson ran a stellar race to claim the top spot. The girls varsity Distance Medley Relay also landed on the podium in third, with Gracie Guzzetta, Sophia Llamas, Abbey Starling, and Natalie Drewitz delivering a strong performance. In the 4×400, both teams scored — the boys finished seventh (3:25.89) while the girls took third (3:55.73). The frosh-soph 4x800m relay also earned third place (8:30.37), showing strong building blocks for the future.

Maximo Zavaleta kicked off his weekend with a hard-fought second-place finish in the 3200m (9:02.12), then came back the next day to blow away the competition in the 1600m, taking the win in 4:08.93. Elizabeth Jacklin and Jude Abu-Ghazaleh also made their presence known in the distance races, with Jacklin placing sixth in the 1600m (5:02.02) and fifth in the 3200m (11:03.82), while Abu-Ghazaleh complemented her teammate with a sixth-place finish in the 3200m (11:06.60). In the 800m, Frank Stewart ran a brilliant race to take second place in 1:56.15.

In the sprints, Aliyah Rudolph delivered a career-defining performance in the girls varsity 400m, running her way back into the school record books with a fifth-place finish and a new PR — breaking her own school record that she set earlier this season. Zaina Vaughn also scored in the 300m hurdles, finishing twelfth.

In the field, Jemeni McKee led the pole vaulters with a fourth-place finish at 15-00.00, while Morgan Eckles also scored in girls pole vault, finishing thirteenth at 9-03.00. Vanessa Hope added a pair of scoring finishes in the jumps — eleventh in long jump (16-03.75) and eighth in triple jump (34-02.50). Shamar Graham also scored in the boys triple jump, finishing fifth at 42-01.75. In the throws, Justin Coute landed in fifth place in shot put (55-01.00). Bailey Mann scored with a fifth-place finish in discus (111-00.00), while Cassandra Heston rounded out the throwers with a tenth-place showing in shot put (31-07.50).

All in all, it was a tough, competitive weekend against some of the best teams in the region — exactly the kind of experience that builds championship mettle.

The Wolves are getting after it.

 King had a strong day across all levels on Wednesday, competing in the first Big VIII track and field meet of 2026.  The Wolves earned wins in every division:

• Girls Varsity: 110-24

• Boys Varsity: 94-42

• Girls JV: 79-49

• Boys JV: 127-8

At the varsity level, King opened with wins in both 4×100 relays, with the girls at 51.46 and the boys at 45.05. In distance events, King picked up key wins from Gracie Guzzetta (girls 1600, 5:47.69), Smooth Watkins (boys 1600, 4:42.97), Hannah Palardy (girls 3200, 13:07.84), and Kyra Christensen (girls 800, 2:33.00).

The hurdles were another major strength. King won both boys varsity hurdle races with Jacob Cupples in the 110H (17.98) and Caelan Shelton in the 300H (46.01), while Zaina Vaughn captured the girls varsity 300H in 48.47.

In sprint events, King added more varsity wins through Frank Stewart (boys 400, 50.93), Chiamaka Ezinwa (girls 100, 13.06), and Chukwuma Ezinwa (boys 100, 11.65).

Field events made a major impact, with varsity wins from Vanessa Hope (girls long jump), Kevin Fincher (boys long jump), Lailani Dial (girls triple jump), Robinson Forbes (boys triple jump), Allison Kastle (girls high jump), Morgan Eckles (girls pole vault), Jemeni McKee (boys pole vault), Cassandra Heston (girls shot put), Justin Coute (boys shot put and discus), and Bailey Mann (girls discus).

Overall, it was a productive and complete performance for King, with varsity setting the tone and the full program delivering a sweep in team scoring.

Up next: King will compete at the Redondo Nike Invitational this Friday and Saturday—keep an eye out for the Wolves this weekend.

CHINO:  At a meet built around team depth and event-group execution, the Wolves delivered a huge day at Chino Relays. Battling through tough wind conditions all day, the team stayed composed and competitive from the first race to the final event.

The girls relay teams were outstanding, winning the Div 1 4×200 (1:44.42), Div 1 800 Sprint Medley (1:50.95), and Div 1 4×800 (9:42.86), while the boys added a major win in the Div 1 Distance Medley Relay (10:38.38). Even bigger, those four victories — girls 4×200, girls 800 Sprint Medley, girls 4×800, and boys DMR — each set a new meet record.

Field events were another major strength all day. Vanessa Hope led a huge jumps performance by winning both Div 1 Long Jump and Div 1 Triple Jump, while Imani Barfield added second in long jump. In the throws, Bailey Mann and Justin Coute continued to anchor the group with big podium marks, and additional varsity podium contributions from Kristen Mason, Neyla Borluca, Tyler Pinkney, and Robinson Forbes showed strong depth across event groups.

The younger squads also made a statement in Div 2 and developmental races, with multiple relay and field-event wins that showed the program’s pipeline is moving in the right direction. From sprint medley to distance medley, from horizontal jumps to the ring, the Wolves competed with consistency and confidence.

Overall, this was a complete Chino Relays performance: elite baton work, disciplined pacing, and high-level field execution. The Wolves left with momentum — and four new meet records to show for it.

Next up: the Wolves are back in action next Thursday vs Corona.

FULL RESULTS

The Wolves put together a big-time night at Vista Murrieta, competing with confidence, depth, and great energy from the first event to the last. Across relays, distance, hurdles, sprints, and field events, the group looked connected and aggressive, and that showed in the results.

The relay groups got things rolling right away and set the tone for the evening. The girls 4x100 grabbed a win in 48.46, and the boys 4x100 followed with a first-place finish in 43.65. Later in the meet, the girls 4x400 took another win in 4:03.90, and the boys 4x400 closed the night with a strong 3:30.49 victory.

Distance continued to be a major strength. In the girls 1600, Elizabeth Jacklin took the win in 5:09.45, with Jude Abu-Ghazaleh and Natalie Drewitz right there with strong races. In the girls 3200, Jude Abu-Ghazaleh came back to win in 11:22.41. On the boys side, Mason Stehmeier won the 3200 in 10:24.84, leading a strong group effort that included Max Guzzetta, Juan Carlos Leiva, and Andrew Hearn.

The 800s were another highlight. Gracie Guzzetta won the girls race in 2:23.08, and Maximo Zavaleta won the boys race in 1:54.07. Both races were smartly run and finished with authority, and both groups showed great support up and down the lineup.

In the sprint and hurdle events, the Wolves kept the pressure on. Aliyah Rudolph won the girls 100 in 12.45, and Princeton Lewis had a great double, winning the boys 100 in 11.10 and the 200 in 22.61. Zaina Vaughn swept both hurdle races, taking the 100 hurdles in 16.08 and the 300 hurdles in 48.67. In the girls 200, Amaya Lochard added another first-place finish in 26.36.

The field groups were outstanding too. Vanessa Hope won the triple jump with 37-3.75, and Jemeni Mckee won pole vault at 12-6. In the throws, Bailey Mann swept shot put (31-10) and discus (112-10), while Justin Coute did the same on the boys side with wins in shot put (50-9) and discus (152-9).

Overall, this felt like a full-team performance in every sense. The Wolves competed hard, raced for each other, and left the meet with real momentum heading into the next one:Trabuco Hills Invite this Saturday!