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2026 Pre-Season Track & Field Previews: Boys High Jump


The Illinois high school track season has delivered outstanding performances in the vertical jumps, and the Top 10 ranked boys in the high jump across Classes 1A through 3A represent the elite talent in the state. Requiring a combination of explosive athleticism, refined technique, and mental toughness, the high jump often produces some of the most intense and dramatic moments of any meet. From consistent bar-clearers to athletes who rise to the occasion under championship pressure, each jumper on this list has earned his ranking through strong performances against top-level competition. Together, they showcase the depth, competitiveness, and excitement of boys high jump across Illinois high school track and field.


3A

  1. McKenzie Doe III (Jr., Chatham [Glenwood])

PR - 6'8.75"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • O'Fallon Sectional Champion


  1. Otis Powell (Sr., Villa Park [Willowbrook])

PR - 6'9.75"

  • 7th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Lake Park Sectional Champion

  • WSC Gold Conference Champion

  • WSC Gold Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Malik Griffee (Sr., Oak Park-River Forest)

PR - 6'8"

  • 6th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • St. Ignatius Sectional Champion

  • WSC Silver Conference Champion


  1. Nicholas Roskilly (Sr., West Chicago)

PR - 6'6.25"

  • 18th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • 5th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Devyon Hill-Lomax (Sr., Edwardsville)

6'7.75"

  • 9th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Runner-Up at Illinois Top Times


  1. Malal Sy (So., East Moline [United])

PR - 6'7"

  • 13th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Minooka Sectional Champion


  1. Nathan Botanga (Sr., Frankfort [Lincoln-Way East])

PR - 6'5"

  • 8th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. JJ Lewandowski (Sr., Champaign [Centennial])

PR - 6'8"

  • 18th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Daniel Jaquez (Sr., Lemont)

PR - 6'6"

  • 12th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • East Aurora Sectional Champion


  1. Kyle Brents (Sr., Carpentersville [Dundee-Crown])

PR - 6'6"

  • 18th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Hoffman Estates Sectional Champion


2A

  1. Griffin Schlenbecker (Sr., West Chicago [Wheaton Academy])

PR - 6'8"

  • 5th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • 4th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Marmion Academy Sectional Champion

  • CCC Conference Champion

  • 22nd at New Balance Indoor Nationals


  1. Gavyn Cothern (Sr., Olney [Richland County])

PR - 6'8"

  • 17th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Little Illini Conference Champion

  • Illinois Top Times Champion


  1. Alexander Scray (Jr., Normal University)

PR - 6'6"

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet


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

PR - 6'5.5"

  • 5th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Ridgewood Sectional Champion

  • CCC Conference Champion


  1. Darren Henry (So., Jacksonville)

PR - 6'6"

  • 10th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Javion Oliver (Jr., Carbondale)

PR - 6'5"

  • 10th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • South 7 Conference Champion


  1. Jameer Miles (So., Mundelein [Carmel])

PR - 6'4"

  • 8th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • ESCC Conference Champion


  1. Gavin Root (Jr., Olney [Richland County])

PR - 6'4"

  • 9th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Tolono Unity Sectional Champion


  1. Carlito Mitchell (Fr., Jacksonville)

PR - 6'4"

  • State Champion at IESA 4A State Meet

  • IESA Edwardsville Sectional Champion


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

PR - 6'3.5"

  • 10th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Southwestern Conference Champion


1A

  1. Will Nohren (Sr., Shelbyville)

PR - 6'11.75"

  • 14th at Nike Outdoor Nationals

  • 8th at U-20 National Championships

  • State Champion at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Moweaqua (Central A&M) Sectional Champion

  • CIC Conference Champion


  1. Parker Murry (Jr., Shabbona [Indian Creek])

PR - 6'6.75"

  • 4th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Oregon Sectional Champion

  • Little Ten Conference Champion


  1. Elijah Webster (Jr., El Paso-Gridley)

PR - 6'7"

  • 37th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Region 13 Champion

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • 37th at Nike Outdoor Nationals

  • 9th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • El Paso-Gridley Sectional Champion


  1. Trae Brickner (Jr., Peoria Christian)

PR - 6'6.75"


  1. Parker Tinkham (Jr., Monmouth [United])

PR - 6'3.25"

  • 7th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Lincoln Trail Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Nick Glisson (Sr., Delavan)

PR - 6'3.5"

  • 10th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Tomahawk Conference Champion


  1. Isaac Rennecker (Sr., Petersburg [PORTA])

PR - 6'3"

  • 11th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Pleasant Plains Sectional Champion

  • Sangamo Conference Champion

  • Sangamo Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Nathan Young (So., Fithian [Oakwood])

PR - 6'4"

  • 12th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Hoopeston Area Sectional Champion

  • Vermilion Valley Conference Champion


  1. Eli Ferris (Jr., Forreston)

PR - 6'2.75"

  • 24th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 15th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • NUIC Conference Champion


  1. Jonathan Milnes (Jr., Forreston)

PR - 6'5"

  • 18th at IHSA 1A State Meet

 
 
 
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