April 22, 2026

Written by Mario Machuca

FULL RESULTS

RIVERSIDE:   The Wolves welcomed Eleanor Roosevelt High School to King on Tuesday in what turned into more than just another league meet—it was a statement, a culmination, and for the girls, a championship moment.

The varsity girls delivered in dominant fashion, securing an 85.5 – 50.5 victory and officially capping off an undefeated league season to claim the league championship.  From the opening events to the final relay, the Wolves competed with confidence, composure, and the kind of edge that defines champions.

The girls defended their 2025 Big VIII title, and the championship is the 176th in school history across all sports.  It marks the 11th time for the program to finish the season atop the league.

The distance squad once again set the tone. Natalie Drewitz (2:21.77) and Gracie Guzzetta (2:22.57) went 1-2 in the 800m before returning to take another 1-2 finish in the 1600m, controlling both races from the front. Abbey Starling added a crucial third-place finish in the 800m, completing a dominant showing that created early separation in the team score.

On the track, the sprint group rose to the moment. Amaya Lochard captured the 100m title in 12.28, while Naomi Rudolph and Sophia Llamas added key points across the 100m, 200m, and 400m. The energy carried into the final event, where the 4×400 relay closed out the meet with a win—fittingly putting the finishing touch on a championship performance.

In the field, the Wolves overwhelmed the competition. Vanessa Hope led a sweep in the triple jump with a winning mark of 35-0 and added a second-place finish in the long jump, while the throws squad completely controlled both shot put and discus, sweeping the top three spots in each event behind Bailey Mann. It was total team dominance—and the result was never in doubt.

On the boys side, the Wolves battled in a tight team race, ultimately finishing second 72–64, marking their only loss of the season—and it came against a strong Roosevelt squad. Despite the narrow result, the performance reflected a team that competed relentlessly from start to finish.

Maximo Zavaleta delivered one of the standout performances of the meet, winning the 400m in 50.41 before coming back to dominate the 3200m in 9:27.32. In the sprints, Princeton Lewis put together a huge day, winning the 200m (23.01) and finishing just .001 seconds off the win in the 100m in one of the closest races of the day.

Distance continued to produce, with Logan Carlson winning a tightly contested 1600m in 4:28.39, while Frank Stewart and Bradley Quezada went 2-3 in a fast 800m. The boys closed the meet on a high note, taking a convincing win in the 4×400 relay (3:31.59), showing the fight and depth that defined their season.

At the JV level, the Wolves made it a clean sweep with both teams earning team victories. The JV boys dominated the distance events, sweeping the 1600m and controlling the 800m, led by Smooth Watkins, Andrew Moyo, and Chase Collopy. Watkins also added a 3200m victory to cap an impressive double.

The JV girls controlled the meet from the start, opening with a win in the 4×100 relay and following it up with a sweep of the 100m led by Iayla Carter, who also went on to win the 200m. Emma Castillo added a win in the 800m as the Wolves continued to pile up points across the board.

When it was all said and done, this meet represented more than just results—it showcased the identity of this team. The girls stood alone at the top of the league, undefeated and crowned champions, while the boys proved they are right there among the best, finishing a strong season with just one narrow loss.

With the team titles now completed, the Wolves will battle at the individual level against the best in the league next week as the Big VIII League championships lies ahead!