2010, 2011 4x800 Relay

Beecher Bobcats 4x800 Relay Team: 2010 & 2011 State Champions

The Beecher Bobcats made Illinois high school track history with their 4x800 relay teams, winning back-to-back Class 1A State Championships in 2010 and 2011. 

• 2010 Team:

  • Achievement: First Beecher team to finish with a sub 8 min mark with a 7:57 mark earning a 1st place finish.  

  • Team Members:

    • Griffin Nykaza (Junior)

    • Jordan Joaquin (Junior)

    • Josh Barelli (Senior)

    • Grant Nykaza (Freshman)

• 2011 Team:

  • Achievement: Successfully defended their state title and improved their time to an impressive 7:55. This is currently the 3rd best time in Class 1A history. 

  • Team Members:

    • Griffin Nykaza (Senior)

    • Jordan Joaquin (Senior)

    • Aaron Borgman (Junior)

    • Grant Nykaza (Sophomore)