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


The Illinois high school track season has showcased outstanding depth in the horizontal jumps, and the Top 10 ranked boys in the triple jump across Classes 1A through 3A represent the premier talent in the state. Demanding a precise blend of speed, power, rhythm, and technical execution, the triple jump consistently produces some of the most exciting and competitive moments of any meet. From athletes delivering consistent series to jumpers rising to the occasion on championship stages, each competitor on this list has earned his ranking through strong performances against elite competition. Together, they highlight the athleticism, competitiveness, and excitement of boys triple jump across Illinois high school track and field.


3A

  1. William Bundy (Jr., Homewood-Flossmoor)

PR - 45'9.25"

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • 8th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • SWSC Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Anthony Edison Jr. (Sr., Homewood-Flossmoor)

PR - 46'5.25"

  • 14th at USATF Junior Olympics


  1. Shaun Alexander (Sr., Romeoville)

PR - 46'2.75"

  • 39th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 14th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • East Aurora Sectional Champion

  • SPC Conference Champion


  1. Jamari McKay (Sr., Oswego East)

PR - 45'6.25"

  • 10th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Carmario Whitehorn (Sr., Chicago Heights [Bloom Twp.])

PR - 46'8.75"


  1. Brian Miller (Jr., Crete-Monee)

PR - 46'2.75"

  • SAC Conference Champion


  1. Carvelle Caldwell (So., Plainfield South)

PR - 46'0"


  1. Ricai Nellums (Sr., DeKalb)

PR - 45'1.5"

  • 23rd at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Nathaniel Conrad (Sr., Yorkville)

PR - 45'8"


  1. Pierre Dennis (Jr., Lansing [Thornton Fractional North])

PR - 45'6.75"


2A

  1. Victreze Thomas (Sr., Cahokia)

PR - 47'8"

  • 15th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Tyreke Baker (Sr., Cahokia)

PR - 46'9"

  • 8th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Treylin Couch (Jr., Charleston)

PR - 45'3.75"

  • 5th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Tolono Unity Sectional Champion

  • Apollo Conference Champion

  • Apollo Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Kamri Sales (Sr., Springfield Southeast)

PR - 45'3.75"

  • 5th at Adidas Outdoor Nationals


  1. Hunter Christensen (Sr., Pontiac)

PR - 44'1.5"

  • 32nd at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Jontavious Oliver (So., Carbondale)

PR - 45'1.75"

  • 4th at New Balance Outdoor Nationals Freshman

  • 11th at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Darren Henry (So., Jacksonville)

PR - 44'3.5"

  • 11th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Centeal State 8 Conference Champion


  1. Bryce Vlasak (Jr., New Lenox [Providence Catholic])

PR - 43'10.5"

  • 13th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Evergreen Park Sectional Champion

  • CCL Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Chikere Anyamele (Sr., Richton Park [Southland College Prep])

PR - 45'5.75"

  • 10th at IHSA 2A State Meet


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

PR - 43'8.75"

  • DNS at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Chicagoland Christian Conference Champion


1A

  1. Dawveed Holland (Sr., Crete [Illinois Lutheran])

PR - 46'7.5"

  • 11th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • USATF Region 7 Champion

  • 5th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • RVC Conference Champion


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

PR - 45'9"

  • 3rd at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Pleasant Plains Sectional Champion

  • Sangamo Conference Champion

  • Illinois Top Times Champion

  • Sangamo Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Brody Wilt (Sr., Pinckneyville)

PR - 45'2.25"

  • 4th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • SIRR Conference Champion


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

PR - 44'9.5"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Gateway Metro Conference Champion


  1. Karson Bruns (Jr., Shelbyville)

PR - 44'5.5"

  • 4th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Cooper Desseyn (So., Port Byron [Riverdale])

PR - 45'1"

  • 7th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Rockridge Sectional Champion

  • TRAC Conference Champion


  1. Michael Beckett (Sr., Minonk [Fieldcrest])

PR - 43'10.75"

  • 9th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • El Paso-Gridley Sectional Champion

  • Heart of Illinois Conference Champion

  • Heart of Illinois Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Keith West (Sr., Dupo)

PR - 45'1.75"

  • USATF Ozark Champion

  • 15th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Chester Sectional Champion


  1. Isaac Otto (Jr., Rockford Christian)

PR - 44'9.5"

  • 24th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Oregon Sectional Champion

  • BNC Conference Champion


  1. Omari Lee (Sr., Chicago [Fenger])

PR - 42'8.75"

  • 12th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Chicago Hope Academy Sectional Champion

 
 
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