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2026 Pre-Season Track & Field Previews: Boys 110H

Updated: 6 hours ago

The Illinois high school track season has showcased elite talent in the hurdles, and the Top 10 ranked boys in the 110-meter hurdles across Classes 1A through 3A represent the fastest and most technically sound competitors in the state. Combining explosive speed, precise hurdle clearance, and rhythm under pressure, these athletes have consistently delivered standout performances throughout the season. From clean starters to dominant finishers, each hurdler on this list has earned his ranking through consistency and success against top-level competition. Together, they highlight the depth, skill, and excitement of boys hurdling across Illinois high school track and field.


These rankings are based on multiple factors including PRs, consistency, state placement, and national placement. Only data from the 2025 Track & Field season are used in these rankings. No performances from cross country or 2026 has been included.


3A

  1. Jalyn Cole (Sr., Belleville West)

PR - 13.76

  • 18th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • Under Armour Sprinters Twilight Champion

  • USATF Region 9 Champion

  • 11th at Nike Outdoor Nationals

  • State Champion at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • O'Fallon Sectional Champion

  • St. Clair County Champion

  • 21st at Nike Indoor Nationals


  1. Daylin Donaldson (Jr., Belleville East)

PR - 13.84

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Southwestern Conference Champion


  1. Janardie Turner (Jr., Rockford [Jefferson])

PR - 13.94

  • 3rd at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Huntley Sectional Champion

  • NIC-10 Conference Champion

  • Illinois Top Times Champion

  • NIC-10 Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Zion Morrison (Jr., Homewood-Flossmoor)

PR - 13.97

  • 3rd at USATF Junior Olympics

  • USATF Region 7 Champion

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • 5th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Lockport Sectional Champion

  • SWSC Conference Champion


  1. Coen Lee (Sr., Rockton [Hononegah])

PR - 14.17

  • 26th at Nike Outdodor Nationals

  • 9th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. William Hardy (Sr., Champaign Central)

PR - 14.51

  • 21st at USATF Junior Olympics

  • 13th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Ray Black (Sr., Schaumburg)

PR - 14.40

  • 15th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Hoffman Estates Sectional Champion


  1. Michael Mavec (Sr., Normal Community)

PR - 14.59

  • 16th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Big 12 Conference Champion


  1. Benjamin Schoettle (Jr., Glen Ellyn [Glenbard West])

PR - 14.60

  • 20th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • 23rd at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Lake Park Sectional Champion


  1. Jackson Wiklund (Sr., Gurnee [Warren])

PR - 14.69

  • 18th at IHSA 3A State Meet


2A

  1. Keaton Koch (Jr., Mt. Vernon)

PR - 14.47

  • 3rd at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • South 7 Conference Champion


  1. Amauree Williams (Sr., Richton Park [Southland College Prep])

PR - 14.34

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • 4th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Evergreen Park Sectional Champion


  1. Zachary Van Wyk (Sr., Palos Heights [Chicago Christian])

PR - 14.73

  • 5th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Ridgewood Sectional Champion

  • CCC Conference Champion


  1. Aiden Williams (Sr., Oak Park [Fenwick])

PR - 14.73

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Julian Micetich (Sr., Coal City)

PR - 14.74

  • 7th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Pontiac Sectional Champion

  • ICE Conference Champion


  1. Nigel Gooden (Jr., Cahokia)

PR - 15.04

  • 16th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Paul Reason (Jr., Metamora)

PR - 15.19

  • 14th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Darrion Bradley (So., East St. Louis)

PR - 15.09

  • 20th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Alexander Trejo (Sr., Crystal Lake [Prairie Ridge])

PR - 15.07

  • 22nd at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Fox Valley Conference Champion


  1. Luke Gadomski (Sr., Maple Park [Kaneland])

PR - 15.09

  • 43rd at IHSA 3A State Meet


1A

  1. Landyn Mitchell (Sr., Centralia [Christ Our Rock Lutheran])

PR - 14.37

  • State Champion at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Chester Sectional Champion

  • Gateway Metro Conference Champion


  1. Karson Zerrusen (Jr., Teutopolis)

PR - 14.98

  • 5th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Altamont Sectional Champion


  1. Trae Brickner (Sr., Peoria Christian)

PR - 15.01

  • 6th at ISHA 1A State Meet


  1. Miles Hardiman (Jr., Robinson)

PR - 15.17

  • 12th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Little Illini Conference Champion


  1. Mason Vaughan (Sr., Paxton-Buckley-Loda)

PR - 15.22

  • 9th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Runner-Up at Illinois Top Times


  1. Noah Yearian (Sr., Pinckneyville)

PR - 15.52


  1. Eli Ferris (Jr., Forreston)

PR - 15.67

  • 47th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 15th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Oregon Sectional Champion

  • NUIC Conference Champon

  • Ogle County Champion


  1. Owen Paluska (Sr., Waverly)

PR - 15.70

  • 16th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • MSM Conference Champion


  1. Josh McDearmon (Jr., Morrison)

PR - 15.71

  • 17th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Rockridge Sectional Champion


  1. Gauge Schlake (Sr., Christopher)

PR - 15.44

  • 22nd at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Fairfield Sectional Champion

  • Black Diamond Conference Champion

 
 
 
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