School records and some of nation's best times: Vote for IHSAA track and field athlete of week
IndyStar track and field athlete of the week, presented by YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, returns after another week of speedy times and competitive invitationals.
Congratulations to last week's track and field athlete of the week, Pike's Jai Brown! The sophomore won with more than 71% of the vote after winning the 110 hurdles at Lafayette Jeff's Sprinters Showcase in 15.00 and at a tri-meet against Carmel and Ben Davis in 14.78.
This poll will celebrate the best of Central Indiana track and field throughout the 2025 season. It will feature four girls nominees and four boys nominees each week.
The poll will be open until noon Friday. Cast your vote in the poll at the bottom of the article or click here to vote.
Elia Blackmore, Hamilton Southeastern: Blackmore had a strong outing at the Charlie Riley Invitational, winning the 100 hurdles in a personal best 14.80 and placing second in the 300 hurdles in 45.02 — among the top five times in the state. The senior is coming off a big indoor season where she won the HCC 60 hurdles title and placed second in the event at the Hoosier State Relays.
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Julia Score, Bishop Chatard: Score was the top Indianapolis-area finisher in the Carmel Distance Showcase, finishing second and tying her personal best in the 3200 in 10:28.62. It's another step in a strong outdoor season for Score, who also recently won the 1600 at the Mike Ford Invitational in 5:04.22 — nearly 12 seconds ahead of the runner-up.
Kaelina Matthews, North Central: Matthews won the 800 in 2:15.9 at a tri-meet against Lawrence North and Pike, the third-best time in North Central history. The Marian commit also helped the Panthers to 4x800 wins at that meet and the Charlie Riley Invitational, where she also finished second and third in the 800 and 1600.
Kya Crooke, Heritage Christian: Crooke won the long jump and high jumps at the Charlie Riley Invitational. The reigning high jump state champion won the event in 5'8" and the long jump in 19'1" — more than a foot ahead of the next competitor. The Arizona signee looks poised for another strong IHSAA postseason.
Damario Moore, Lawrence North: Moore swept all four of his races at the Charlie Riley Invitational, winning the 300 hurdles and 100 along with helping Lawrence North to wins in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. The 4x100 relay set a new school record of 40.91, which ranks second all-time in Indiana.
Ian Baker, Brownsburg: It was a busy week for Baker, winning two events at a tri-meet against Mooresville and Plainfield (800, 4x800) on Tuesday before taking the 800 at the Charlie Riley Invitational in 1:57.11 on Thursday. He also placed fifth at the Carmel Distance Showcase on Friday, running the 3200m in 9:07.52.
Rylan Hainje, Franklin Central: Hainje ran the fastest 110 hurdles in Indiana this season at the Kenny Randle Invitational, winning in 13.78 — a new Franklin Central school record. The mark is among the fastest in the U.S. this spring and comes after a record-breaking indoor season for Hainje.
Konrad Hayden, Fishers: Hayden excelled at the Charlie Riley Invitational, winning the high jump with a mark of 6'10". The junior is enjoying a strong season, also taking the HCC indoor title with a 6'9" jump — a Fishers school record.
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