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The Virginia High School League state indoor track and field championships will be held Monday through Thursday across the state.Here’s a breakdown of the top athletes to watch at each meet:Class 6When: Monday at 10 a.m.
, Tuesday at 9 a.m.Where: Virginia Beach Sports CenterLocals to watch: Grassfield, which won the state girls indoor title in 2023, has a good chance to claim another, thanks to Sophia Rambo, who has best time in the nation in the 500 meters (1:12.
04) and the fifth-fastest in the 300 (37.84 seconds). The Grizzlies also have thrower Kaitlyn Bullock, who has the best performance in the state in the shot put (46 feet, 5 inches).
The Grizzlies also have the best boys thrower in the state in Samuel Blount (60-13⁄4). Western Branch is the defending boys state champion.Class 5When: Monday at 10 a.
m., Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Where: Virginia Beach Sports CenterLocals to watch: One must-see athlete is Bayside senior Andrew Salvodon, who made national track news when he beat Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson in the 500 meters at the VA Showcase last month and set a national record of 1 minute, 0.49 seconds. His time is still the fastest in the world this season and ranks No.
10 on the all-time world list, and is the eighth-fastest time ever by an American. He’ll also be favored in the 300 meters (33.76) as he is ranked 10th in the nation this season.
Kecoughtan is the defending state boys champion. The Warriors are led by Kellen LaRoche, who has the state’s best performance in the high jump (6-8). Also watch for Princess Anne’s Daniel Rockey (1,000), Woodside’s Deimon Collins (triple jump), Deep Creek’s Destini Gatling (high jump) and Ocean Lakes’ Frederika Bartsch (1,600).
Class 4When: Monday at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday at 10:30 a.
m.Where: Liberty University in LynchburgWhat to watch: Warhill is led by sprinter Andrew Picataggi (35.66 in the 300) and jumper Marshall Toney (45-81⁄2 in the triple jump).
Also watch for Jametown’s Jeffrey Linton (1,000 meters) and Manor’s Savannah Hunter (triple jump).Class 3When: Monday at 12:30 p.m.
, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.Where: Liberty University in LynchburgLocals to watch: The Lafayette boys’ Tristin Harris is ranked fourth nationally in the boys triple jump this season with a leap of 49-41⁄2.
Also watch for the Norcom girls’ Jaylin Roberts (triple jump) and the York girls’ Jimena de Diego Somonte (long jump).Class 2When: Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.
, Thursday at 10:30 a.m.Where: Liberty University in LynchburgLocals to watch: Bruton’s boys have a good chance to defend their title led by Jayden Curry, who is the Class 2 state leader in the high jump (6-9), 1,000 (2:30.
66) and 1,600 (4:23.70). They also have Quinn Marcinek in the boys 55 hurdles (7.
67). Also watch for Poquoson’s Elizabeth Trant, who is the Class 2 state leader in the 1,600 (5:00.19) and 3,200 (10:56.
39).Tickets for all meets available at www.vhsl.
org/outdoor-track..
