Minnesota Future Stars: Elite Sophomores Emerge to the Top

Apr 30, 2026

Semling, Wamah, Richter, and Udovich are standout sophomores who have found themselves at the top of Minnesota for track and field. Here are their performances that placed them in the top ranks.

Boys

Sophomore Erik Semling of Cotter Schools is undefeated in the 3200m this season, including a huge win at Hamline Elite Meet, where he ran 8:54.34. With that performance, Semling is the #1 3200m runner in the state.

Another sophomore who currently leads the state is Roseville Area High School's Jamal Wamah. He finished 1st in the triple jump at the Roseville Invite, jumping a lifetime best of 47-10. He later stepped onto the track, finishing runner-up in the 400m with a PR of 51.38.

Girls

At the Hamline Elite Meet, Allison Richter of Mounds View High School took the 300m hurdles title, crossing the line in a lifetime best 42.44. Richter is undefeated in the 300m hurdles this season and is ranked #1 in the event in Michigan.

The sixth-ranked 100m athlete in Michigan is sophomore Violet Udovich. Competing for Ely High School, Udovich finished runner-up with a lifetime best 12.02 at the Hamline Elite Meet. She also ranks #3 in the 400m, with a best of 55.20.

Semling, Wamah, Richter, and Udovich are standout sophomores who have found themselves at the top of Minnesota for track and field. Here are their performances that placed them in the top ranks.