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Vote. Top boys Arizona high school track athletes, April 20-25
TL;DR
The Arizona Republic has selected the top 10 high school boys track athletes for the week of April 20-25, 2026. A poll is open for readers to vote for the best performer, closing on May 1 at 6 p.m.
Key points
- Top 10 high school boys track athletes selected for April 20-25, 2026
- Poll for best performer is open until May 1 at 6 p.m.
- Kelson Hogan set a state record in javelin with a throw of 211 feet, 2 inches
Kelson HoganTempe Corona del Sol
Here are The Arizona Republic's picks for the top 10 high school boys track and field athletes from the ninth week of the 2026 season (April 20-25). Vote in our poll for the player you think had the best week. The poll closes on Friday, May 1, 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.
Top Arizona boys track and field athletes
1. Kelson Hogan, Tempe Corona del Sol, throws, Jr.
The former baseball player turned javelin thrower launched a new personal best, throwing 211 feet, 2 inches at the Tempe All-City Championships on April 21 to set the official state record and move up to No. 5 in the United States.
2. Dameon Brender, Mesa Red Mountain, sprints, Jr.
He won both the 100 and 200 meters at the Mesa City Championships on April 24, running 21.40 seconds for the 200 (setting the state lead) and 10.59 for the 100 (No. 2 in Arizona).
3. Colin Duffy, Tempe Corona del Sol, throws, Jr.
He won the discus at the Tempe All-City Championships on April 21, throwing 185-0 to set the state lead.
Runners warm up during the Devon Allen Invitational at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix on March 14, 2025.
4. Matthew Heitz, Mesa Red Mountain, hurdles, Sr.
He won the 300-meter hurdles at the Mesa City Championships on April 24, running 37.45 to set the state lead.
5. Christian Hinton, Chandler Hamilton, sprints, Jr.
He won the 400 meters at the Chandler City Championships on April 22, running 48.17 to move up to No. 3 in the state.
6. Amare Holley, Mesa Red Mountain, sprints, Sr.
He came in second in the 100 at the Mesa City Championships on April 24, running 10.61 to move up to No. 3 in the state.
Q&A
Who are the top high school boys track athletes in Arizona for April 2026?
The top athletes include Kelson Hogan from Tempe Corona del Sol, who set a state record in javelin.
When does the voting for the top Arizona boys track athlete close?
Voting for the top athlete closes on Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m.
What was Kelson Hogan's achievement during the week of April 20-25, 2026?
Kelson Hogan achieved a personal best javelin throw of 211 feet, 2 inches, setting a new state record.
Where can I vote for the top Arizona high school boys track athlete?
You can vote online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
