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Leon Fowler wins IHSAA long jump state title for Mishawaka

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Leon Fowler wins IHSAA long jump state title for Mishawaka
Summary

Leon Fowler claimed the long jump championship at the IHSAA boys track and field state finals on June 6 in Indianapolis, jumping 24-06 feet, just shy of the state record. The victory makes him the first Mishawaka boys track and field state champion since 2009. Fowler's jump represents a significant improvement from his previous state finals performance, marking nearly a three-foot increase in less than a year. He aims to not only set a new state record but also to break the national mark in the coming seasons.

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  • •Fowler's jump was 1.75 inches short of the state record.
  • •He improved from 17th place in the previous year's state finals.
  • •Fowler dedicated his win to his late grandmother.
  • •Elkhart's Alonzo Newbern finished second in the 200-meter dash.
  • •Northridge's Baylor Miller placed fourth in the 800-meter run.
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  • 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mishawaka's Leon Fowler wins long jump IHSAA boys track and field state title
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Leon Fowler's championship-winning long jump of 24-06 feet was just 1.75 inches off of the Indiana state record.

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