Record-Breaking Performances and Triumphs at the Carl Lewis High School Invitational

The Carl Lewis High School Invitational, held from Thu, Jan 11, to Sat, Jan 13, 2024, at The University of Houston – Yeoman Fieldhouse in Houston, TX, lived up to its reputation as an exhilarating showcase of talent. From meet records tumbling to new US #1 spots being claimed, the track meet was a spectacle from start to finish, with the legendary Carl Lewis himself in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments of the promising young athletes.

Highlights from the Meet

Girls 1 Mile Run

1. Cadence Patterson – Unattached – 5:06.75 (New Meet Record)
2. Katherine Valentine – Unattached – 5:13.03
3. Sophia Phillip – Magnolia – 5:14.51

Girls 400 Meter

1. Bayleigh Minor – Fort Bend Christian – 53.05 (New Meet Record & US #1)
2. Faith Franklin – Harlingen – 53.74 (US #3)
3. Kalie Huck – Track Houston – 56.21

Boys 400 Meter

1. King Taylor – Unattached – 48.23 (New Meet Record)
2. Damarien Jacobs – Track Houston – 48.36
3. Elijah Hernandez – Unattached – 49.33

Girls 60 Meter Hurdles

1. Lillian Harden – Bridgeland – 8.40 (New Meet Record & US #1)
2. Gabriella Cunningham – Angel Flight Track – 8.41
3. Makeriah Harris – Scotlandville – 8.49

Boys 60 Meter

1. Germain Smith-Mata – Warren Easton Charter – 6.73 (US #1)
2. Tate Taylor – Unattached – 6.76
3. Austen Diggs – LC Express – 6.94

Boys 3000 Meter

1. Benjamin Montgomery – Bridgeland – 8:31.25 (New Meet Record & US #1)
2. Judah Alexander-Macias – Home School Ath. (Leander) – 8:51.43
3. Andres Rios – Huffman Hargrave – 9:10.44

Girls 4×400 Meter Relay

1. Fort Bend Christian – 3:49.43 (New Meet Record & US #1)
2. Track Houston – 3:51.19
3. Scotlandville – 3:52.13

Boys 4×400 Meter Relay

1. Katy Mayde Creek – 3:28.22
2. Texas Storm Track Club – 3:28.26
3. RGV Speed – 3:30.00

The Carl Lewis High School Invitational was not just a competition; it was a platform for these young athletes to showcase their skills and set new standards. With meet records shattered and new US #1 spots established, the event was a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of the participants. As the athletes continue to strive for excellence, the Carl Lewis High School Invitational remains a beacon for track and field enthusiasts, providing a glimpse into the future of the sport.