Minnesota's 2026 MSHSL State Championships made one thing clear - the next wave of talent has already arrived. Across sprints, distance, and field events, underclassmen didn't just compete with the veterans; they beat them. From undefeated seasons to dramatic late‑race surges and runway dominance, these young athletes stamped themselves as the future of Minnesota track and field.
Congratulations to all athletes who competed this season, and thank you for following along. Stay tuned to Minnesota MileSplit for postseason results and recaps of this past outdoor season.
MSHSL State Championship Results
Boys State Champions
Jamal Wamah of Roseville Area High School won the boys 3A triple jump title as a sophomore. The class of 2028 standout dominated a veteran field and closed out the event with a state‑leading personal best of 47‑10. Wamah finished the outdoor season undefeated in the triple jump, ending it as a state champion.
In the 1A boys' 3200m, the trio from Cotter Schools swept the podium. The state championship title went to Erik Semling, the youngest of the group, who claimed the win as a sophomore and defended his title from last season. He clocked 9:23.04 for the gold, with Kellen Groth (9:23.49) taking runner‑up and Ryan Littlefield (9:24.50) earning bronze.
Girls State Champions
Violet Udovich closed out the 1A state meet with two gold medals and a silver in the sprint events. The sophomore from Ely won the 200m and 400m, later placing runner‑up in the 100m. All three marks were personal bests: 23.89 in the 200m, 54.94 in the 400m, and 11.74 in the 100m - each ranking inside the top five in Minnesota this season.
At the 2A state championships, Northfield sophomore Makayah Petricka won the girls 800m in a lifetime best of 2:11.25, a new state No. 6 mark. She later returned to take bronze in the 1600m with a 5:00.19 and anchored Northfield's 4x400 to a fourth‑place finish.
Avery Nelson of Stewartville won the 2A triple jump title just shy of her personal best. The freshman jumped 39‑1 to take gold, outdistancing the runner‑up by nearly two feet. She's a freshman to watch as she continues to develop on the runway.
Minnesota's 2026 MSHSL State Championships made one thing clear - the next wave of talent has already arrived. Across sprints, distance, and field events, underclassmen didn't just compete with the veterans; they beat them. From undefeated seasons to dramatic late‑race surges and runway dominance, these young athletes stamped themselves as the future of Minnesota track and field.
Congratulations to all athletes who competed this season, and thank you for following along. Stay tuned to Minnesota MileSplit for postseason results and recaps of this past outdoor season.
MSHSL State Championship Results
Boys State Champions