Folders |
Florida State Meet Recap 2025Published by
Florida Stars Shine Bright at the 2025 FHSAA Track and Field Championships By Todd Grasley for DyeStat The 2025 FHSAA Track and Field Championships tested much more than physical ability. Florida’s top high school athletes had to overcome shifting schedules, weather delays, and the pressure of competing on the state's biggest stage. When it mattered most, they delivered in spectacular fashion. After Friday storms pushed the entire Class 3A meet to Saturday and morning thunderstorms delayed Saturday’s start by two hours, the stage was set for a full day of action across three classifications. Once the skies cleared, the athletes took over and made history. Tyra Cox Shines Brightest in Class 3A Miami Northwestern senior Tyra Cox delivered one of the most electrifying performances in FHSAA history. She added three more state titles to her resume and broke two state meet records along the way. The future Florida Gator won the 200 meters in 22.99 and followed that up with a blistering 400 meters in 51.44. That time is not only the fastest in the United States this year but also a new meet record and the second fastest time in Florida history behind Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross. It's also No. 12 all-time. Cox’s 200 meter time also ranks among the top three in the country. Cox anchored Northwestern’s 4x400 meter relay team to a state meet record of 3:38.99, breaking Montverde Academy’s previous mark of 3:40.75. She also placed third in the 100 meters to help her team in the battle for the championship. Despite her dominance, it was Dillard that edged out Miami Northwestern for the Class 3A girls team title for the second year in a row. Chelsi Williams Ends High School Career with Triple Gold George Jenkins standout Chelsi Williams capped off her high school career in style. The senior won three gold medals and reminded everyone why she is one of the most versatile athletes in Florida history. Williams won the 100-meter hurdles in 13.38 and captured field titles in the long jump at 20-3 and the triple jump at 41-0.50. She holds the top mark in Florida in all three events and ranks in the top 10 nationally in each. Her effort helped George Jenkins finish third in the Class 4A team standings behind Spruce Creek and St. Thomas Aquinas. Girls Highlights Spruce Creek senior and Auburn signee Mackenzie Roy won her first state title in the 1,600 meters with a state-leading time of 4:49.18. She went undefeated in all seven races at that distance this season including a win at the Pepsi Florida Relays. Roy also placed second in the 3,200 meters and played a crucial role in helping Spruce Creek win the 4A team title. Arianna Garcis, a junior from Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, won the Class 1A 100-meter hurdles and then claimed the 400-meter hurdles with a state leading time of 58.97. She improved significantly from last season where she was runner up in both events. North Broward Prep’s Alexa Schwartz defended her Class 2A javelin title with a throw of 154-4, breaking the state meet record and earning a top 10 mark in the nation. Tampa Prep freshman Cai Culpepper won her first two state titles with victories in the 200 meters and 400 meters in times of 23.69 and 52.92. East Lake junior Avery Chatman broke two school records previously held by NCAA Champion and 2024 Olympian Parker Valby. Chatman won the Class 4A 800 meter title in 2:14.47 and was runner up in the 1,600 meters with a personal best of 4:50.18. Distance Kings of Belen Belen Jesuit’s distance dominance continued on the track. Sophomore Marcelo Mantecon won the 3,200 meters in 8:56.89 and finished second in the 1,600 meters. Senior Joseph Socarras won that race in 4:10.11 and also claimed the 800 meter crown in 1:52.27. Earlier this season, he set a state record of 1:47.66 at the Arcadia Invitational. Mantecon and Socarras also helped Belen Jesuit win the 4x800 relay and the overall team title. by three points over Niceville. Sprints and Surprises in 4A Windermere junior Christopher Bronaugh continued his undefeated season in the 100 meters by defending his Class 4A title in 10.34. His top challenger, Jaylin Lewis of Mandarin, placed second in that race and came back to win the 200 meters with a personal best and state leading time of 20.59. Lewis also won the 200 meters last year. Miami Northwestern senior Tywan Cox followed in the footsteps of his sister Tyra with another impressive showing. The Illinois football commit defended his state title in the 400 meters with a state leading time of 46.06. Earlier this year, he famously ran down Olympian Quincy Wilson in a relay at the Florida Relays. Breakout Performers and Big Throws One of the breakout stars on the boys side was Treasure Coast senior Tyon Reed. Reed placed fourth in the 110-meter hurdles with a personal best of 14.04 but stole the show in the 400-meter hurdles with a US#1 time of 51.69. Chiles senior Jason Atwood, who had already broken the state discus record earlier this season, added the state meet record with a winning throw of just over 218 feet. This marked his second consecutive discus title. Atwood will compete for Florida State University next year. Shorecrest Prep senior Ahmad Crumity captured the first state title of his career by winning the Class 1A triple jump with a state leading mark of 48-7. Team champions Boys (Champion/Runner-Up) 4A: Columbus – 74, Mandarin - 46 Girls (Champion/Runner-Up) |
