Top March Track & Field Performances in Washington

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Cassidy Armstrong and Isaac Benjamin stand out with impressive performances in the 3200m from the Issaquah Icebreaker Invite, currently ranking in the U.S. top ten. Additionally, Kjirstern Ludeman and Ciana Johnson delivered outstanding performances in the 800m, currently ranking in the top ten in the U.S. and setting the stage for an exciting future duel. Cassidy Armstrong has established herself as the state's top distance runner early on, holding the No. 1 marks in both the 1600m and 3200m.

Girls

Kjirsten Ludeman, (Sehome High School, 10th) | 800m - 2:06.64 | Twilight in the 'Ham (3/27)

Ciana Johnson, (Ballard High School, 10th) | 800m - 2:07.43 | Issaquah Icebreaker Invite (3/28)

Cassidy Armstrong, (Ballard High School, 12th) | 1600m - 4:53.50 | Jamboree at N. Hale (3/19)

Kjirsten Ludeman, (Sehome High School, 10th) | 1600m - 4:55.98 | Squalicum host Sehome & Bham

Cassidy Armstrong, (Ballard High School, 12th) | 3200m - 10:08.71 | Issaquah Icebreaker Invite (3/28)

Boys

Isaac Benjamin, (South Kitsap, 12th) | 3200m-  8:57.47 |  Issaquah Icebreaker Invite (3/28)

Oliver Zimmerman, (Cedar Park Christian School, 10th) | 3200m - 8:59.97 | Issaquah Icebreaker Invite (3/28)

SPRINTERS

Carta Kason in the short hurdles and Kenyon Andrews in the long hurdles are the clear standout performers of Washington's sprint scene this March. Andrews is currently ranked U.S. No.4 in the 300m hurdles after running 36.16 at the Issaquah Icebreaker Invite, while Kason hit a huge personal best of 14.06, making sub-14 a real possibility this year. On the girls' side, the 400m dash is developing into an interesting event with senior Lauren Matthew leading the way at 55.75, with freshman Chloe Williams on her heels at 56.45. 

Girls

Lauren Matthew, (West Valley High School, 12th) | 400m - 55.75 | Howard Dolphin Invitational (3/28)

Chloe Williams, (Kentridge High School, 9th) | 400m - 56.45 | Kent-Meridian Invite (3/28)

Boys

Carta Kason, (Bellevue High School, 11th) | 110mH - 14.06 | Liberty @ Bellevue (3/25)

Kenyon Andrews, (Hazen High School, 12th) | 300mH - 36.16 | Issaquah Icebreaker Invite (3/28)

Eddie Bruner Jr., (Lincoln Senior High School, 12th) | 200m - 21.21 | Kent-Meridian Invite (3/28)

Dredyn Sharlow, (Bethel Senior High School, 10th) | 200m - 21.67 | SPSL 4A Dual - Bonney Lake at Bethel (3/26)

FIELD

Washington's field events are already showing an abundance of depth this season, led by Simon Rosselli in the throws and Yevhen Zhamailo, both of whom have achieved top 10 all-time marks in high school. Rosselli is currently the U.S. No. 2-ranked discus thrower, while Zhamailo is the U.S. No. 12-ranked long jumper. In the girls' triple jump, excitement is expected as three girls jumped over 39 feet, including Kayla Williams, Aaliyah Khan, and Rocklyn Osborn. 

Girls 

Abigail Blakely, (Henry M. Jackson High School, 10th) | Long Jump - 19-9 | Everett SD Jamboree (3/18)

Madison Armstrong, (Kentwood High School, 12th) | Long Jump - 19-9 | Kentwood @ Auburn Riverside (3/19)

Kayla Williams, (Spanaway Lake High School, 12th) | Triple Jump - 39-2 | Kent-Meridian Invite (3/28)

Aaliyah Khan, (Mercer Island High School, 12th) | Triple Jump - 39-0 | Issaquah Icebreaker Invite (3/28)

Rocklyn Osborn, (Bellevue Christian High School, 12th) | Triple Jump - 39-0 | Liberty Invitational (3/28)

Boys

Simon Rosselli, (Mead Senior High School, 12th) | Discus - 210-6 | Richland Jambo (3/21)

Carson Godfrey, (Olympia High School, 12th) | Shot Put - 61-2 | Olympia @ Yelm (3/19)

Simon Rosselli, (Mead Senior High School, 12th) | Shot Put - 61-0 | The Big Red Invite (3/28)

Yevhen Zhmailo, (Lake Washington High School, 12th) | Long Jump - 24-4.75 | Issaquah Icebreaker Invite (3/28)

Ezra Week, (Cascade High School, 12th) | Long Jump - 23-1 | Papa Wells Invitational (3/21)

Carmelo Roper, (Timberline High School, 12th) | Triple Jump - 46-4 | Kent-Meridian Invite (3/28)

Adam Parry, (Squalicum High School, 12th) | Triple Jump - 46-2 | Twilight in the 'Ham (3/27)

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