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At the Arcadia Invitational, Summit High School’s Josh Shriver not only achieved a personal best of 9:08.78 in the men’s 3200-meter run but also set a new school record. His outstanding performances were complemented by fellow athletes from Summit, including Ella Hagen and Faith Fox, who also broke school records in their respective events. This event highlighted the impressive talent and hard work of the Summit High School track team as they gear up for future competitions.

Excitement Builds as Summit High School’s Josh Shriver Shatters Records at Arcadia Invitational

In the beautiful town of Breckenridge, Colorado, excitement was in the air as Summit High School’s very own senior, Josh Shriver, took the spotlight at the renowned Arcadia Invitational on April 11, 2025. With a performance that had the crowd buzzing, Shriver showcased his impressive talent in the men’s 3200-meter run, clocking in at an exhilarating time of 9:08.78. This achievement not only earned him a well-deserved second place but also marked a remarkable nearly 13-second personal best and set a new school record.

As the race unfolded, Shriver demonstrated his strategic prowess, taking control with about 1400 meters left to run. He unleashed an impressive 65-second sixth lap, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats. While he may have taken second place behind Simon Lane from University High School, who finished just ahead at 9:08.68, Shriver reflected on the exhilarating competition he was part of and recognized how his smart pacing added to the drama of the race.

A Stellar Weekend of Competition

But that wasn’t the end of Shriver’s busy weekend. The next day, he stepped up to compete again in the men’s mile. He crossed the finish line in a stunning seventh place with a time of 4:12.94. This impressive performance shattered the previous school record of 4:18.76, showcasing not just his talent, but his hard work and determination in the days leading up to the state competition next month.

During the mile race, Shriver reached the 800-meter mark in a swift 2:07.69 and capped off the race with a thrilling last lap of 1:01.14. His back-to-back solid performances undoubtedly boosted his confidence and fitness level, gearing him up for what’s to come in the state meets.

Summit High School’s Talented Runners Shine

Josh Shriver wasn’t the only one shining at the Arcadia Invitational. His fellow Summit runners, Ella Hagen and Faith Fox, made their mark as well. Hagen participated in the women’s 2-mile, brilliantly setting a new school record at 10:35.07. Meanwhile, Fox left her competition in the dust, establishing a school record in the women’s 300-meter hurdles with an impressive time of 44.33 seconds.

Not too far from all the action at Arcadia, the Summit High School track team also participated in the Don Osse Lakewood Tiger Invitational on April 10, 2025. The girls’ team put up an incredible fight, placing second overall with 70 points, while the boys fought valiantly, finishing in tenth place with 36 points.

Freshmen Paige Ratliff and Sophie Dinse made headlines in the girls’ 1600-meter run, finishing third and fourth, respectively. Ratliff achieved a personal best of 5:58.89, with Dinse not far behind at 6:06.80. Their hard work not only displayed their talent but also their potential for future success.

Relay Teams Steal the Show

The excitement didn’t stop there! The girls’ 4×100-meter relay team brought home first place, improving their record by 0.03 seconds. Additionally, the girls’ 4×200-meter relay team celebrated first place as well with a time of 1:48.29, marking the third fastest time in the school’s history.

In the boys’ competitions, sophomore Jay McDonald stood out, finishing second in the 1600-meter run with a commendable time of 4:29.62. The energy and camaraderie among the Summit team have heightened as they prepare for the upcoming Randall Hess Roughrider Invitational on April 19, 2025.

As we look ahead, the atmosphere around Summit High School is electric with anticipation and pride. With so much talent emerging and records falling, the future is bright for these young athletes!

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