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The Islanders showcased exceptional talent at the UC Classic Invitational Track & Field meet on April 5th. With 47 teams participating, they achieved significant victories, including a record-breaking performance in the Women’s Open 4×100 Relay. Senior Lauren Gilhooly excelled in the sprints, while freshman Ah’Mahn Oliver and sophomore Emiliano Marquez also delivered impressive results. The meet highlighted the athletes’ dedication and skill, further establishing the Islanders as formidable competitors in track and field.

Islanders Steal the Show at the UC Classic Invitational Track & Field Meet!

In a spectacular display of athleticism, the Islanders took center stage at the University City High School on April 5, during the much-awaited UC Classic Invitational Track & Field meet. This year, the event attracted an astonishing 47 teams from across the San Diego CIF section, making it a thrilling day for athletes and fans alike.

The meet coincided *perfectly* with Coronado High School’s Spring Recess, giving student-athletes a fantastic chance to showcase their skills and compete on a larger scale. And boy, did they seize the opportunity!

Record-Breaking Relay Performance

Kicking off the meet with a bang, the Islanders triumphed in the Women’s Open 4×100 Relay, not only clinching the victory but also shattering the previous school record with a blistering time of 48.13 seconds. The winning baton-wielding squad featured juniors Micaela Gistaro and Summer Little, senior Lauren Gilhooly, and sophomore Maya Wilson. This outstanding performance made history, marking the fastest time in the City Central League, the third fastest in the San Diego CIF section, and the 17th fastest in the entire state of California!

Gilhooly Dominates the Sprints

Not to be outshined, senior Lauren Gilhooly had a remarkable day as she claimed victory in both the Women’s Invitational 100m Dash and the 200m Dash, clocking impressive times of 11.70 seconds and 24.13 seconds, respectively. Her time in the 200m is a personal best, ranking her *seventh in California*! While the wind reading for her 100m Dash is still pending, it’s clear that Gilhooly is a force to be reckoned with this season.

Freshman Rising Star

Freshman Ah’Mahn Oliver also had a breakout performance, winning the Men’s Frosh 200m Dash with a personal record of 23.54 seconds and finishing a close second place in the Men’s Frosh 100m Dash, posting a time of 11.66 seconds. His times rank him *fourth in the Central League* and *sixth among freshmen in the San Diego section*. Talk about making a name for himself!

Newcomers Shine

Sophomore hurdler Emiliano Marquez dazzled onlookers with his debut at the meet, winning the Sophomore Men’s 110m High-Hurdles in a personal record time of 17.20 seconds. He didn’t stop there; Marquez also secured second place in the Sophomore Men’s 300m Intermediate Hurdles with another personal best of 43.14 seconds. He’s now the *second-ranked High-Hurdler* and top-ranked Intermediate Hurdler in the Central League, with performances placing him in *the top 10 in the San Diego section*—what a start for a sophomore!

Strong Finishes Across the Board

Adding to the Islanders’ impressive haul, junior Davin Collins finished second in the Men’s Open 100m Dash with a personal best of 11.20 seconds and competed in the 200m Dash as well. Not far behind, freshman Niko Andretic secured second place in the Men’s Freshman 400m Dash with a swift time of 56.29 seconds.

Sophomore Maya Wilson also showed her mettle with strong finishes, taking second place in both the Women’s Sophomore 200m and 400m Dashes, clocking 26.73 seconds and 62.05 seconds—both fantastic efforts on her part!

Thrilling Team Efforts

The Islanders were not done yet! Third place finishers included Vincent Russo in the Men’s Open 800m with a personal record of 2:06.41, Trey Stallworth in the Sophomore Men’s Long Jump with a personal best leap of 19’5”, and the Women’s Frosh/Soph 4x400m Relay team, which included freshmen Olivia Barker, Ella Petersen, along with sophomores Nadia Roos and Lily Humphrey. They finished with a stellar time of 4:53.11.

As the dust settles from this thrilling day at the UC Classic, the Islanders have proven themselves not just as athletes, but as champions making a mark in track and field. With so many *record-breaking performances* under their belts, we can’t wait to see what these talented individuals will accomplish next!

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