Red Raider Relays deliver standout performances

Harvey wins the boys title and Jefferson edges the girls race at the 2026 Red Raider Relays with standout performances across the track and field.

The Red Raider Relays delivered a full slate of standout performances Monday, with the Harvey boys capturing the team title while Jefferson’s girls edged a tight three-team race at the top.

Harvey finished with 88 points to lead the boys standings, while Jefferson (80) narrowly held off Beachwood (78) and Eastlake North (72) on the girls side.

Event Winners Set the Tone

Field events and relays helped define the meet early, with several athletes and teams posting winning performances.

On the boys’ side, Harvey’s was dominant, winning both the high jump (6-2) and long jump (20-10.25). Teammate added a strong showing with a runner-up finish in discus and shot put.

Beachwood’s swept the throws, winning both the discus (138-6) and shot put (45-6), anchoring a big day for the Bison in the field events.

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Eastlake North’s cleared 11-0 to win the pole vault, while teammate led the girls throws, winning both the discus (114-4) and shot put (34-6.5).

Jefferson’s claimed the girls long jump title (15-1.5), helping power the Falcons to the girls team championship.

On the track, Harvey’s boys sprint relays delivered, winning both the 4×100 (44.61) and 4×200 (1:33.08). Eastlake North answered with a win in the 800 sprint medley relay (1:38.55).

Distance events saw strong performances from Lake Catholic’s , who won the boys 1600 (4:49.38), and Beachwood’s , who took the girls 1600 (5:58.00).

Jefferson dominated the distance relays, winning both the girls’ and boys 4×800, while Beachwood swept both distance medley relays.

Multi-Event Standouts

Several athletes made their mark across multiple events.

McClain’s double win highlighted the boys’ field events, while Scott matched that feat in the throws with two victories for Beachwood.

Majette mirrored that success on the girls’ side, sweeping both throwing events for Eastlake North. Teammate also placed in both throws, finishing second in discus and fifth in shot put.

Jefferson’s scored in both discus (third) and shot put (third), while Beachwood’s placed fourth in both events.

Eastlake North’s contributed in multiple areas, winning the high jump and placing fifth in the long jump.

Beachwood’s jumping duo of (second) and (third) both reached the podium in the boys’ long jump, adding key points.

Lake Catholic’s placed in both the discus (fifth) and shot put (sixth), contributing to the Cougars’ third-place team finish.

Depth Drives Team Success

Depth across relays and distance events ultimately separated the top teams.

Jefferson’s girls used wins in the 4×800 and shuttle hurdle relay, along with consistent scoring across events, to secure the team title.

Beachwood’s girls stayed close behind thanks to wins in both the distance medley and sprint medley relays, plus strong individual performances in the throws and distance races.

Eastlake North balanced field and relay points, highlighted by wins in the pole vault and sprint medley relay.

On the boys’ side, Harvey’s dominance in sprint relays and McClain’s field event sweep powered the Red Raiders to a convincing team title.

Eastlake North and Lake Catholic followed closely, with both teams showing strength across distance and relay events.

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