Tack and field has opened its short indoor season with strong performances in its first two meets of the year. The Blue Jays have already made an early statement, highlighted by standout efforts from several juniors. At the LSU High School Indoor Classic, junior David Quintana was named the meet’s Outstanding Performer after capturing first place in the 3200-meter run. His performance set the tone for the season and showcased the team’s depth in distance events.

Another memorable moment came at the LSU High School Qualifier, where junior Ja’ir Burks delivered a record-breaking performance in the 60-meter hurdles. Burks won the event with a time of 8.05 seconds, the fastest mark in the state this season and a new indoor school record. Other notable results are as follows:

LSU High School Indoor Classic (January 10)

Quintana – 1st place in 3200m (9:24.74)
Burks – 4th place in 60m (6.97)
Senior Joe Accardo – 4th place in 1600m (4:28.65)
Senior Spencer Waguespack – 5th place in shot put (15.36m)
Sophomore Rhys Grant – 5th place in 3200m (9:44.00)
Junior P.J. Fitzmorris 8th place in 1600m (4:36.59)
Senior Drago Cvitanovich – 8th place in high jump (1.75m)
Cvitanovich – 11th place in pole vault (3.65m)
Junior Caleb Frilot, senior Connor Pilie, Burks, Cvitanovich – 11th place in 4x200m relay (1:34.86)
Junior Patrick Smith – 11th place in 800m (2:04.55)
Senior Finn Connolly – 12th place in 800m (2:04.57)

LSU High School Qualifier (January 24)

Burks – 1st place in 60m hurdles (8.05)
Accardo – 2nd place in 3200m (9:34.03)
Grant – 4th place in 1600m (4:28.60)
Quintana – 5th place in 1600m (4:28.73)
Junior Andrew Nimmo – 5th place in 3200m (9:46.25)
Cvitanovich – 7th place in pole vault (3.95m)
Smith – 9th place in 800m (2:01.97)