The Los Banos High School track and field team deliv­ered a powerful performance at their third Central Cal­ifornia Conference (CCC) league meet of the season, hosted in a home atmo­sphere as all participating schools came together to honor their senior athletes.

Competing against Mer­ced, Golden Valley, Atwater, El Capitan and Buhach Col­ony, the day was a celebra­tion of both athletic achieve­ment and senior recognition.

“At our third league meet of the season, the team delivered strong perfor­mances across all levels.

Before the meet began, all schools took time to hon­or senior athletes, a spe­cial moment to celebrate their dedication and im­pact on the program,” said head coach Michael Salaz.

The Junior Varsity (JV) teams had a standout day, with the JV Boys taking home first-place overall and the JV Girls earning a strong sec­ond-place finish. Several ath­letes recorded personal bests, showcasing the team’s contin­ued improvement and depth.

Among the night’s standout performances was senior Ava Felix, who made the most of her final home league meet.

Felix claimed second-place in the 100-meter hur­dles, contributed to the varsity girls’ 4×100 relay team and added valuable points in the long jump.

In the JV distance races, Ayden Sandoval dominated, taking first place in both the 800 meters and 1600 meters.

His leadership and con­sistency have helped drive the distance squad’s success this season.

Jayden Howard also made a major impact, sprinting to victories in both the 100-me­ter and 200-meter events. He capped off his night by anchoring the 4×400 re­lay team, which earned a strong second-place finish.

While both of the varsity teams placed 6th in their 3rd meet, they look to rebuild and improve for future seasons.

There are many young athletes who seek to im­prove their game and be ready for what comes next.

Coach Salaz expressed his pride in the team’s develop­ment and progression and spirit throughout the season:

“We’re proud of the entire team’s effort this season and are excited to see who will ad­vance to Sections at the Cham­pionship Meet in Atwater.”

Roberto Sepulveda does this best to clear the high jump.
Zayden Affonso-Stiers throws the discus 86 feet, 11 inches.
Sophomore Siena Freitas stays in front of fellow competitor senior, Carissa Catalan.
Yahir Zuniga Vazquez