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

- Jan 23
- 3 min read

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
William Bundy (Jr., Homewood-Flossmoor)
PR - 45'9.25"
AAU Central District Champion
8th at IHSA 3A State Meet
SWSC Indoor Conference Champion
Anthony Edison Jr. (Sr., Homewood-Flossmoor)
PR - 46'5.25"
14th at USATF Junior Olympics
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
Jamari McKay (Sr., Oswego East)
PR - 45'6.25"
10th at IHSA 3A State Meet
Carmario Whitehorn (Sr., Chicago Heights [Bloom Twp.])
PR - 46'8.75"
Brian Miller (Jr., Crete-Monee)
PR - 46'2.75"
SAC Conference Champion
Carvelle Caldwell (So., Plainfield South)
PR - 46'0"
Ricai Nellums (Sr., DeKalb)
PR - 45'1.5"
23rd at IHSA 3A State Meet
Nathaniel Conrad (Sr., Yorkville)
PR - 45'8"
Pierre Dennis (Jr., Lansing [Thornton Fractional North])
PR - 45'6.75"
2A
Victreze Thomas (Sr., Cahokia)
PR - 47'8"
15th at AAU Junior Olympics
Runner-Up at IHSA 2A State Meet
Tyreke Baker (Sr., Cahokia)
PR - 46'9"
8th at IHSA 2A State Meet
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
Kamri Sales (Sr., Springfield Southeast)
PR - 45'3.75"
5th at Adidas Outdoor Nationals
Hunter Christensen (Sr., Pontiac)
PR - 44'1.5"
32nd at AAU Junior Olympics
6th at IHSA 2A State Meet
Jontavious Oliver (So., Carbondale)
PR - 45'1.75"
4th at New Balance Outdoor Nationals Freshman
11th at IHSA 2A State Meet
Darren Henry (So., Jacksonville)
PR - 44'3.5"
11th at IHSA 2A State Meet
Centeal State 8 Conference Champion
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
Chikere Anyamele (Sr., Richton Park [Southland College Prep])
PR - 45'5.75"
10th at IHSA 2A State Meet
Griffin Schlenbecker (Sr., West Chicago [Wheaton Academy])
PR - 43'8.75"
DNS at IHSA 2A State Meet
Chicagoland Christian Conference Champion
1A
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
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
Brody Wilt (Sr., Pinckneyville)
PR - 45'2.25"
4th at IHSA 2A State Meet
SIRR Conference Champion
Landyn Mitchell (Sr., Centralia [Christ Our Rock Lutheran])
PR - 44'9.5"
Runner-Up at IHSA 1A State Meet
Gateway Metro Conference Champion
Karson Bruns (Jr., Shelbyville)
PR - 44'5.5"
4th at IHSA 1A State Meet
Cooper Desseyn (So., Port Byron [Riverdale])
PR - 45'1"
7th at IHSA 1A State Meet
Rockridge Sectional Champion
TRAC Conference Champion
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
Keith West (Sr., Dupo)
PR - 45'1.75"
USATF Ozark Champion
15th at IHSA 1A State Meet
Chester Sectional Champion
Isaac Otto (Jr., Rockford Christian)
PR - 44'9.5"
24th at IHSA 1A State Meet
Oregon Sectional Champion
BNC Conference Champion
Omari Lee (Sr., Chicago [Fenger])
PR - 42'8.75"
12th at IHSA 1A State Meet
Chicago Hope Academy Sectional Champion


