April 20, 2026

Written by Mario Machuca

MT.SAC RESULTS      INLAND EMPIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

Splitting squads between the national spotlight of the MT SAC Relays and the highly competitive Inland Empire Championships, King didn’t just show up—they made statements across every level of the program.

Friday night at MT SAC, under the lights and against some of the best competition in the country, the Wolves delivered one of the most memorable distance performances in recent program history.

The girls 4×800 relay team of Abbey Starling, Gracie Guzzetta, Jude Abu-Ghazaleh, and Natalie Drewitz rose to the moment in the invitational section, finishing 4th overall while running the 2nd fastest time in school history. Competing on one of the biggest stages in the nation, the Wolves showed they belong among California’s elite.

Then came the boys.

The 4×800 squad of Bradley Quezada, Frank Stewart, Logan Carlson, and Maximo Zavaleta didn’t just meet expectations—they exceeded them. After breaking the school record just a week prior, they came back and did it again, setting a new school record and winning the invitational section in dominant fashion. The performance now ranks 2nd in the state and 4th in the nation, putting the Wolves firmly in the national conversation.

Saturday at MT SAC brought more history.

Maximo Zavaleta continued his incredible season, placing 3rd in the invitational 800m while breaking another school record with a 1:50 performance, solidifying himself as one of the top distance runners in California. Right behind him, Frank Stewart delivered a huge breakthrough, running a 1:54.79 personal best to move into the top 5 all-time in school history.

In the field, Jemeni McKee kept climbing toward the top of the record books, clearing a massive 15’9” PR in the pole vault to place 7th overall. The mark strengthens his position at #2 all-time at King, as he continues to chase the school record.

On the girls side, Vanessa Hope delivered one of the biggest wins of the entire weekend, taking 1st place in the seeded triple jump with a new personal best of 37-10.5, moving her into 6th all-time in school history.

While records were falling in Walnut, another group of Wolves was making noise at the Inland Empire Championships—and proving that the future is just as strong.

The boys 4×800 B team battled to a 4th place finish, continuing a strong showing for the distance crew across both meets.

In the distance events, Mason Stehmeier led the charge with a 3rd place finish and a new personal record in the frosh/soph 3200m, while Max Guzzetta continued his consistency with a 2nd place finish in the frosh/soph 1600m.

On the track, Princeton Lewis had one of the most impressive all-around performances of the meet, placing 4th in the frosh/soph 400m before coming back to take 2nd in the 200m, showing both speed and versatility.

The hurdles and jumps added to the Wolves’ impact. Zaina Vaughn picked up a 4th place finish in the varsity 300m hurdles, while Shamar Graham added another 4th place finish in the varsity triple jump.

In the field events, Allison Kastle cleared her way to a 3rd place finish in the frosh/soph high jump, and Ethan Pendleton added a 5th place finish in the frosh/soph pole vault, continuing to build momentum as the season progresses.

From national-level success at MT SAC to rising talent stepping into the spotlight at IE Championships, this weekend was a complete team effort.

Records were broken. Personal bests were earned. Depth was tested—and delivered.

The Wolves didn’t just compete—they made it clear that no matter the stage, they are ready for it.