The Arizona Republic has selected the top 15 high school girls track and field athletes for the week of April 6-11, 2026. A poll is open for readers to vote for the athlete they believe performed the best, closing on April 17 at 6 p.m.
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Here are The Arizona Republic's picks for the top 15 high school girls track and field athletes from the seventh week of the 2026 season (April 6-11). Vote in our poll for the athlete you think had the best week. The poll closes on Friday, April 17, at 6 p.m. Print readers can find the poll online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
Both wind-legal and non-wind legal marks were considered.
1. Rebekah-Jhade Garrett, Phoenix North Canyon, hurdles, Sr.
She picked up her fourth consecutive win in the 100-meter hurdles, running 13.39 seconds (+2.1 wind) in the invitational hurdles at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11. The wind was just above the legal limit of 2.0 meters per second, but Garrett is inching closer to the state record of 13.32.
2. Nicole Ripperdan, Queen Creek, mid-distance, Sr.
She came in second in the open 800 at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, running 2:09.01 to set the state lead. Ripperdan is now No. 7 all-time in Arizona for the 800.
3. Ava Davis, Goodyear Millennium, sprints, So.
She won the seeded 200 at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, running 23.76 to set the state lead. Davis is now No. 9 all-time in Arizona for the 200.
Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the boys 3200 race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Mica Mountain's Elliot Pickrell wins second plave in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Coconino's Elias Rhon wins second place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Mica Mountain's Elliot Pickrell wins second plave in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Mountain Ridge's Sanel Eminovic wins first place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Barry Goldwater's Nizhonii Schaudt comptetes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
North Canyon's Tiana Becketts wins first place in the girls 100m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Coconino's Dryan Larsen wins first place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
North Canyon's Nature Wise competes in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Paradise Valley's Vicente Villa wins first place in boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
North Canyon's Nature Wise competes in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the boys 3200 race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Pusch Ridge's Mia Shoaff competes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Notre Dame Prep's Madeline Flores competes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Campo Verde's Kira Housholder competes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
North Canyon's Tiana Becketts wins first place in the girls 100m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Runners compete in the boys 3200 race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
Coconino's Elias Rhon wins second place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the boys 3200 race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Mica Mountain's Elliot Pickrell wins second plave in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Coconino's Elias Rhon wins second place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Mica Mountain's Elliot Pickrell wins second plave in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Mountain Ridge's Sanel Eminovic wins first place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Barry Goldwater's Nizhonii Schaudt comptetes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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North Canyon's Tiana Becketts wins first place in the girls 100m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Coconino's Dryan Larsen wins first place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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North Canyon's Nature Wise competes in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Paradise Valley's Vicente Villa wins first place in boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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North Canyon's Nature Wise competes in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the boys 3200 race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Pusch Ridge's Mia Shoaff competes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Notre Dame Prep's Madeline Flores competes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Campo Verde's Kira Housholder competes in the long jump during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the girls 4x800m relay race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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North Canyon's Tiana Becketts wins first place in the girls 100m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Runners compete in the boys 3200 race during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
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Coconino's Elias Rhon wins second place in the boys 110m hurdles during the Ron Smith Classic high school track and field invitational at Shadow Mountain High School on March 28, 2026.
4. Amerah Richardson, Chandler Arizona College Prep, jumps/sprints, Sr.
She came in sixth in the invitational long jump at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, hitting 19 feet to set the state lead. She also came in fifth in the open 100, running 11.88 to move up to No. 3 in the state.
5. Tatum Lee, Phoenix Desert Vista, throws, Sr.
She came in fifth in the invitational discus at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, throwing 145-7, setting the state lead.
6. Tally Call, ALA Queen Creek, distance, Jr.
She won the 1600 at the 15th annual Tiger Invite on April 10, running 4:57.50 to move up to No. 2 in the state, breaking 5:00 for the first time in her career. She also finished second in the 3200, running 10:53.44 to move up to No. 3 in the state.
7. Alyssa Moronez, Queen Creek Crismon, jumps, Sr.
She won the pole vault at the 14th annual Pioneer Invitational on April 11, clearing 12-1 to move up to No. 3 in the state.
8. Gabbie Banning, Scottsdale Chaparral, jumps, Sr.
She won the long jump at the 14th annual Pioneer Invitational on April 11, hitting 18-10.5 to move up to No. 3 in the state.
9. Isabella Cropper, Phoenix Pinnacle, distance, Jr.
She came in 15th in the open 3200 at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, running 10:54.88 to move up to No. 4 in the state.
10. Camryn Delancey, Gilbert Highland, mid-distance, Sr.
She came in 16th in the open 800 at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, running 2:13.48 to move up to No. 4 in the state.
11. Mikaela Lett, Gilbert Williams Field, throws, Jr.
She came in fourth in the open discus at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, throwing 130-7 to move up to No. 4 in the state.
12. Taleya Freeman, Chandler Hamilton, sprints, Sr.
She came in ninth in the open 400 at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, running 55.91 to move up to No. 5 in the state.
13. Shaniah Gray, Queen Creek, sprints, Sr.
She came in 16th in the open 100 at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, running 12.02 to move up to No. 6 in the state.
14. Jayci Ballard, Snowflake, hurdles, Sr.
She won the 300-hurdles at the 5th annual RVN3 Bubba Nielsen Invitational on April 10, running 44.15 to move up to No. 6 in the state.
15. Saylor McMillon, Phoenix North Canyon, sprints, Sr.
She came in sixth for the seeded 400 at the Arcadia Invitational on April 11, running 56.73 to move up to No. 7 in the state.
Logan Stanley is a sports reporter with The Arizona Republic who primarily focuses on high school, college and Olympic sports. To suggest ideas for human-interest stories and other news, reach out to Stanley at logan.stanley@usatodayco.com or 707-293-7650. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @LSscribe.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Republic's top girls track and field athletes, April 6-11
The top 15 high school girls track and field athletes from Arizona for that week have been selected by The Arizona Republic.
Voting for the best athlete closes on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.
You can vote in the poll online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
Both wind-legal and non-wind legal marks were considered in the selection of the top athletes.
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