Back-to-Back Champions: Track & Field Dominate

Congratulations to our Boys Track and Field team for securing the 4A Desert Regional Championship! This victory marks an incredible milestone for the program, as the team earns back-to-back regional titles and continues to build on its legacy of excellence.

Boys Team Scores:

Green Valley: 167

Sierra Vista: 120

Canyon Springs: 85

All qualifying athletes will advance to the State Championship on May 8–9, where they’ll look to carry this momentum forward.Meet Highlights

The meet was packed with standout performances and unforgettable moments:

Junior Reese Leoncavallo achieved an extraordinary “triple crown,” taking 1st place in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m.Giancarlo Crovetto Jr. made history by breaking a 30-year-old school record in the Long Jump (previously 22’10”) with a new mark of 23′ 02.5″. He also captured regional titles in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump.Justin Santana soared to a 2nd-place finish in the High Jump. Elyjah Cobwell dominated the hurdles, finishing 1st in both the 110m and 300m events. The pole vault squad delivered a remarkable sweep of the top four spots:

1st: Joseph Mckeon

2nd: Liam Ross

3rd: Yuyay Williamson

4th: Brylee CrainThe 4x800m relay team—Ka’eo Luna, Micheal Janston, Yuyay Williamson, and Aaron Gubler—claimed 1st place.Ka’eo Luna also delivered an impressive individual performance, placing 2nd in the 800m and 3200m, and 3rd in the 1600m.Micheal Janston added a strong 4th-place finish in the 800m.Girls Team Shines with Runner-Up FinishThe Girls Track and Field team also had an outstanding showing, finishing 2nd overall at the Desert Regional Championship.

Girls Team Scores: Canyon Springs: 129Green Valley: 108

Sierra Vista: 87

Girls Highlights

The 4x800m relay team of Mary Jane Gutierrez Hess, Elza Miller, Makensie Farthing, and Dani Leathley raced to a 1st-place finish.

Mary Jane Gutierrez Hess also secured 1st place in the 3200m.The distance squad dominated the 1600m, finishing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, led by Lola Decania, Mackensie Farthing, and Eliza Miller.

Sheyane Saunder Harris placed 2nd in Shot Put and 4th in Discus.Jasarai Kinney earned 3rd place in the High Jump.

The 4x200m relay team (Layla Wardrop, Hailey Wike, Kyndle Harris, Jayda Barfield) took 2nd place.

The 4x400m relay team (Layla Wardrop, Lola Decania, Dani Leathley, Hailey Wike) finished 3rd.Layla Wardrop and Eliza Miller each earned 4th-place finishes in the 400m and 3200m, respectively.

With both teams delivering exceptional performances, the future looks bright as they head into the State Championship. Congratulations again to all athletes and coaches for representing the program with pride, determination, and excellence!