Quick Notes on the Top Idaho Performances in April 2026

Girls

Lydia Townsend, (Marsh Valley High School, 12th) | Pole Vault - 13-8 | Arcadia Invitational (4/10)

Quick Take: Townsend cleared 13-8 at Arcadia to capture the win, reinforcing her position as the top vaulter in the country with an elite mark.

Annabelle Carr, (Coeur d'Alene Charter, 12th) | 800m - 2:08.67 | Arcadia Invitational (4/10)

Quick Take: Carr delivered one of Idaho's top performances on a national stage, breaking 2:10 at Arcadia and proving she can compete with the best in the country.

Ashlynn Richardson, (Thunder Ridge High School, 10th) | 400m - 56.61 | Tiger/Grizz Invitational (4/25)

Quick Take: Richardson took control of the 400m with a 56.61 state lead, establishing herself as one of the country's top underclassmen heading into May.

Christine Huckins, (Capital High School, 12th) | 100m - 11.69, 200m - 24.23 | Thunder Invite (4/17)

Quick Take: Huckins dominated the sprints with a double victory, setting state-leading marks in both events and showing she's peaking at the right time.

Nadja Burkholder, (Timberline (Boise), 11th) | Triple Jump - 37-11.5 | Boise Relays (4/11)

Quick Take: Burkholder's 37-11.5 jump at the Boise Relays secured a key win and continues to build her case as one of the top jumpers in Idaho.


Boys

Spencer Van Orden, (Highland High School), 12th | 110mH - 13.44 (2.7w), 300mH- 37.79 | Arcadia Invitational (4/10)

Quick Take: Van Orden showcased his range at Arcadia with strong performances in both hurdle events, continuing his historic Idaho high school career. 

Hyrum Tuft, (Rocky Mountain High School, 12th) | 3200m - 8:58.60 | Jesuit Twilight Relays (4/24)

Quick Take: While breaking 9 minutes is a special feat, Tuft's win at the Nike Jesuit Twilight Relays demonstrated his ability to win races against national-caliber competitors.  

Owen Gregory, (Blackfoot High School, 10th) | 800m - 1:51.50 | Tiger/Grizz Invitational (4/25)

Quick Take: Gregory delivered a breakout performance with a 1:51.50, emerging as the #2 sophomore in the country and a serious contender moving forward.

Jacob Davis, (Vallivue High School, 11th) | 400m - 47.03 | Knight Invite (4/18)

Quick Take: Davis set the state lead with a 47.03, continuing his dominant season and separating himself as the top 400m runner in Idaho.

Ambrose Brainard, (Eagle High School, 12th) | High Jump - 7-0 | Boise Relays (4/11)