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

The Illinois high school track season has showcased elite talent in the vertical jumps, and the Top 10 ranked girls in the high jump across Classes 1A through 3A represent the best competitors in the state. Demanding a precise blend of athleticism, technique, and mental focus, the high jump consistently produces dramatic moments and clutch performances. From athletes clearing personal bests to jumpers rising to the occasion in championship settings, each competitor on this list has earned her ranking through consistency and success against top-level competition. Together, they highlight the depth, skill, and excitement of girls high jump across Illinois high school track and field.


3A

  1. Samantha Yeh (Sr., Dunlap)

PR - 5'8.75"

  • State Champion at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Rock Island Sectional Champion

  • Mid-Illini Conference Champion

  • Runner-Up at Illinois Top Times


  1. Jaeda Benford (Jr., Rockford [Auburn])

PR - 5'8.75"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Jordan Dimke (Sr., Rockton [Hononegah])

PR - 5'7.75"

  • 3rd at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • NIC-10 Conference Champion

  • Runner-Up at Illinois Indoor Championships

  • NIC-10 Indoor Conference Champion


  1. London Hendry (Fr., Plainfield East)

PR - 5'7.25"

  • Runner-Up at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Region 13 Champion

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • USATF Region 7 Champion

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • Paw Pac Conference Champion

  • Midwest Youth Indoor Champion

  • AAU Northern Indoor Nationals Champion


  1. Zariah Burnett (Sr., Rockford [Guilford])

PR - 5'9"

  • 7th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Huntley Sectional Champion


  1. Ryleigh Mazzacano (Jr., Crystal Lake Central)

PR - 5'5.75"

  • 5th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Fox Valley Conference Champion

  • McHenry County Champion

  • Fox Valley Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Eva Lapys (Jr., Mt. Prospect [Prospect])

PR - 5'7.25"

  • 18th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • AAU Central District Champion

  • 8th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Glenbrook South Sectional Champion

  • Illinois Indoor Championships Champion


  1. Madeline Kammerer (Sr., Dunlap)

PR - 5'4"

  • 12th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Sydney Myles (Sr., DeKalb)

PR - 5'5.25"

  • 35th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • AAU Region 13 Champion

  • 13th at IHSA 3A State Meet


  1. Phoenix Higginbottom (Sr., Chicago [Whitney Young])

PR - 5'5"

  • 17th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • USATF Illinois Champion

  • 16th at IHSA 3A State Meet


2A

  1. Katie Kostro (Sr., Aurora [Rosary])

PR - 5'9.25"

  • Runner-Up at Nike Outdoor Nationals

  • State Champion at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Sterling Sectional Champion

  • Kane County Champion

  • GCAC Indoor Conference Champion


  1. Mariyah Elam (Jr., Mendota)

PR - 5'8"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • TRAC Conference Champion


  1. Amaryllis Miles (Jr., Murphysboro)

PR - 5'7"

  • Illinois Top Times Champion


  1. Kaelee Varden (Jr., Sterling)

PR - 5'3.25"

  • 3rd at IHSA 2A State Meet


  1. Aubrey Holthaus (Jr., Macomb)

PR - 5'6"

  • Runner-Up at Illinois Top Times


  1. Emmy Martin (Fr., Morton)

PR - 5'4.25"

  • State Champion at IESA 4A State Meet

  • Bloomington Sectional Champion

  • Tazewell County Champion


  1. Alina Ballard (Sr., Chicago [Latin])

PR - 5'3.25"

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Chicago (Latin) Sectional Champion

  • ISL Conference Champion


  1. Naomi Roth (Sr., Metamora)

PR - 5'3"

  • 6th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Rock Falls Sectional Champion


  1. Charlotte Okulaja (Jr., Aurora [Illinois Math & Science Academy])

PR - 5'4.25"

  • USATF Region 7 Champion

  • 17th at IHSA 2A State Meet

  • Little Ten Conference Champion

  • NAC Conference Champion


  1. Gabriela Huerta (Sr., Danville)

PR - 5'3"

  • 16th at IHSA 3A State Meet

  • Big 12 Indoor Conference Champion


1A

  1. Riane Bear (Sr., Sullivan)

PR - 5'5.5"

  • Runner-Up at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Tuscola Sectional Champion

  • Lincoln Prairie Conference Champion


  1. Savannah Streeter (So., Orion)

PR - 5'6"

  • 3rd at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Rockridge Sectional Champion


  1. Carly Ulrich (So., Lowpoint-Washburn)

PR - 5'5"

  • 5th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • USATF Region 7 Champion

  • 7th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Mercer County Sectional Champion

  • Illinois Top Times Champion


  1. Evalice Callison (Jr., Villa Grove)

PR - 5'4.25"

  • 18th at USATF Junior Olympics

  • 6th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Ainsley Johnson (Sr., Springfield [Lutheran])

PR - 5'6"

  • 12th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • MSM Conference Champion


  1. Emelyn Roberts (Jr., Argenta-Oreana)

PR - 5'5.25"

  • 9th at AAU Junior Olympics

  • 10th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Skylar Bishop (Sr., Oregon)

PR - 5'2.25"

  • 5th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Meredith Chambers (Sr., Shelbyville)

PR - 5'2.25"

  • 9th at IHSA 1A State Meet


  1. Brittyn Lusk (Fr., Flora)

PR - 5'3"

  • State Champion at SIJSAAA Class L State Meet

  • SIJHSAA Region 6 Champion

  • NEC Conference Champion


  1. Anna Weber (Sr., Pleasant Plains)

PR - 5'3"

  • 12th at IHSA 1A State Meet

  • Sangamon County Champion

  • Sangamo Conference Champion

  • Sangamo Indoor Conference Champion

 
 
 
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