The 2026 OSAA Track and Field season begins on March 16th, and the state's top boys are poised to deliver one of the most competitive years in recent memory.
Below, we highlight the top boys' track and field event returners from the 2025 season and provide one takeaway for their event group.
100 Meter Dash
Joseph Donnelly (Central Catholic | Class of 2026) - 10.48
Auralleus Hicks (Mountainside | Class of 2026) - 10.64
Carter Wachs (Redmond | Class of 2027) - 10.69
Joe Janney (Henley | Class of 2026) - 10.74
Ethan Coddington (Tualatin | Class of 2026) - 10.77
Takeaway: Donnelly enters the season as the clear returning leader after running 10.48, but the field behind him is closely packed with three athletes within a tenth of a second.
200 Meter Dash
Joseph Donnelly (Central Catholic | Class of 2026) - 21.31
Giovanni Bogarin (Barlow | Class of 2026) - 21.40
Auralleus Hicks (Mountainside | Class of 2026) - 21.44
Joe Janney (Henley | Class of 2026) - 21.48
Colin Smith (Oregon City | Class of 2027) - 21.64
Takeaway: Just 0.17 seconds separates the top four returners, setting up one of Oregon's most competitive sprint events. Donnelly leads the way, but Bogarin, Hicks and Janney all sit within striking distance heading into the season.
400 Meter Dash
Colin Smith (Oregon City | Class of 2027) - 47.81
Julian Palm (Aloha | Class of 2026) - 47.84
Giovanni Bogarin (Barlow | Class of 2026) - 48.23
Nicholas Ranalli (Lincoln | Class of 2026) - 48.75
Auralleus Hicks (Mountainside | Class of 2026) - 48.86
Takeaway: The 400m race looks to be a thrilling contest with the top two competitors separated by just 0.03 seconds. Sophomore Colin Smith already has the fastest returning time, but the seasoned senior group behind him could turn this into one of the most strategic races on the track.
800 Meter Run
Paul Hretcanu (Tigard | Class of 2027) - 1:51.86
Maxwell Miracle (Crater | Class of 2027) - 1:52.73
Kruz Mogel (Clackamas | Class of 2026) - 1:52.91
Kellen Williams (Jesuit | Class of 2026) - 1:53.59
Jackson Welsh (Jesuit | Class of 2026) - 1:53.82
Takeaway: Oregon's 800m group is loaded with young talent as sophomores Hretcanu and Miracle lead the returning rankings.
1500 Meter Run
Kellen Williams (Jesuit | Class of 2026) - 3:51.32
Malachi Schoenherr (Sheldon | Class of 2026) - 3:52.21
Mason Morical (Caldera | Class of 2026) - 3:53.65
Liam Wilde (Wilsonville | Class of 2026) - 3:54.04
Ronan Gantzos (Oregon Episcopal | Class of 2026) - 3:54.08
Takeaway: Just 2.76 seconds separate the top five returners, setting the stage for one of Oregon's most competitive distance races.
3000 Meter Run
Malachi Schoenherr (Sheldon | Class of 2026) - 8:07.82
Mason Morical (Caldera | Class of 2026) - 8:20.42
Ty Cirino (Central | Class of 2026) - 8:21.04
Kellen Williams (Jesuit | Class of 2026) - 8:22.52
Liam Wilde (Wilsonville | Class of 2026) - 8:24.69
Takeaway: Schoenherr's 8:07.82 remains well ahead of the field, giving him an early lead in the distance rankings. Behind him, four athletes are closely grouped within just over four seconds, indicating a fierce fight for the remaining podium spots.
110 Meter Hurdles
Rasean Jones (Baker | Class of 2026) - 13.84
Rowan Finlay (Corvallis | Class of 2026) - 14.31
Tyler Marshall (Ida B. Wells | Class of 2026) - 14.60
Beauregard Oli (Delphian | Class of 2027) - 14.70
Braxton Singleton (North Salem | Class of 2026) - 14.77
Takeaway: Jones enters as the clear returning favorite after running 13.84, the only athlete under 14 seconds.
300 Meter Hurdles
Rasean Jones (Baker | Class of 2026) - 37.03
Rowan Finlay (Corvallis | Class of 2026) - 38.02
Bronx Ely (Grants Pass | Class of 2028) - 38.92
Beauregard Oli (Delphian | Class of 2027) - 39.05
Tyler Marshall (Ida B. Wells | Class of 2026) - 39.45
Takeaway: Jones once again leads the returners with a strong 37.03, nearly a full second ahead of the next closest competitor. However, the emergence of freshman Bronx Ely and sophomore Beauregard Oli adds exciting young depth to the event.
Shot Put
Angel Ordaz Garcia (Hermiston | Class of 2026) - 60-2.75
Kaleb Moore (Junction City | Class of 2026) - 59-7
Bekham Hibbert (La Grande | Class of 2026) - 55-2.25
Maxem Shilhanek (Hermiston | Class of 2026) - 55-0.50
Kaleb Moore (Junction City | Class of 2026) - 59-9
Takeaway: Ordaz Garcia leads the returners after surpassing the 60-foot mark, while Moore sits just behind him with multiple throws near the barrier.
Discus
Brogan Hedgepeth (La Grande | Class of 2027) - 180-10
Kaleb Moore (Junction City | Class of 2026) - 179-8
James Barnett (Blanchet Catholic | Class of 2026) - 164-0
Maxem Shilhanek (Hermiston | Class of 2026) - 163-4
Kaleb Moore (Junction City | Class of 2026) - 169-0
Takeaway: Hedgepeth and Moore lead the event, with throws nearing 180 feet. Their close competition hints at a season-long fight for the top spot in Oregon's discus rankings.
Long Jump
Joseph Donnelly (Central Catholic | Class of 2026) - 23-9.5
Hudson Pearson (Sandy | Class of 2027) - 23-6
Rasean Jones (Baker | Class of 2026) - 23-5.75
Justin Parsons (Caldera | Class of 2027) - 23-4.5
Eric EJ Cozart Jr (Jefferson | Class of 2026) - 22-11.25
Takeaway: Donnelly returns as the top jumper after nearly reaching the 24-foot barrier. Still, three other athletes sit within five inches, making the long jump one of Oregon's most competitive field events.
Triple Jump
Aaidyn Bokuro (Newport | Class of 2026) - 45-6.75
Will Johnson (Siuslaw | Class of 2026) - 45-0.5
Cade Siewert (South Medford | Class of 2026) - 44-11.25
Elijah Schaal (Valley Catholic | Class of 2026) - 44-10.5
Noah Malmon (Cleveland | Class of 2026) - 43-11.5
Takeaway: The triple jump field is incredibly tight with four athletes within eight inches of each other.
High Jump
Topher Gabel (Sandy | Class of 2027) - 6-10.25
Calvin Stewart (South Salem | Class of 2026) - 6-10
Caden Druliner (Silverton | Class of 2027) - 6-6.25
Jayden Churchwell (Yoncalla | Class of 2026) - 6-6
Derek Goulart (The Dalles | Class of 2026) - 6-6
Takeaway: Two athletes already sit near the seven-foot barrier, with Gabel and Stewart leading the returning rankings.
Pole Vault
Luke Barrick (Willamette Striders TC | Class of 2026) - 15-0
Teddy Ratliff (Catlin Gable | Class of 2026) - 14-7.25
Caleb Lofdahl (Newberg | Class of 2026) - 14-6.5
Jesse Smith (Henley | Class of 2027) - 14-4.75
Will Johnson (Siuslaw | Class of 2026) - 14-3.25
Takeaway: Barrick leads the returners as the lone vaulter over 15 feet, but Ratliff and Lofdahl sit close behind.
The 2026 OSAA Track and Field season begins on March 16th, and the state's top boys are poised to deliver one of the most competitive years in recent memory.
Below, we highlight the top boys' track and field event returners from the 2025 season and provide one takeaway for their event group.