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Central Valley athletes excel at 2026 CIF State Track and Field Championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:22 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Central Valley athletes excel at 2026 CIF State Track and Field Championships
Summary

Central Valley athletes achieved multiple podium finishes at the 2026 CIF State Track & Field Championships held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. Julius Sanders from Clovis West won the boys' long jump, marking a personal best of 24' 5". Karsyn Van Grouw, a senior at Buchanan, claimed first in the boys' discus event with a throw of 202' 1", extending the Central Section's success in this category. Other notable finishes included Sofia Lopes of Central East, who placed fourth in both the girls' 100m and 300m hurdles. The event showcased strong performances across various disciplines from local athletes.

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  • •Julius Sanders won boys' long jump with a personal best of 24' 5".
  • •Karsyn Van Grouw won the boys' discus with a throw of 202' 1".
  • •Sofia Lopes placed fourth in both girls' 100m and 300m hurdles.
  • •Cooper Haydock finished fourth in boys' discus with a throw of 188' 5".
  • •Central East's boys' 4x400m relay team secured third place with a time of 3:14.38.
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Central Valley athletes were well represented on the podium at the 2026 CIF State Track & Field Championships at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis.

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