September 5, 2025

Jacksonville Recognizes Standout High School Athletes in Track and Field

News Summary

Jacksonville has unveiled its All-Quarter Century team for high school boys track and field, honoring exceptional athletes from various events based on their performances. With a focus on achievements from the 2000-01 to 2024-25 seasons, the selection includes sprinters, distance runners, hurdlers, and field event athletes, acknowledging their records and contributions. The celebration reflects on 25 years of excellence and talent in Jacksonville’s high school track and field landscape.

Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville has unveiled its All-Quarter Century team in high school boys track and field, recognizing standout athletes from the 2000-01 to 2024-25 seasons. The selection covers the top performers in various events based on their recorded times during the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) season, with data sourced from the MileSplit national database. This marks the 25th anniversary of the All-Quarter Century team, celebrating the achievements of these talented athletes.

The team’s roster comprises three sprinters, three distance runners, two hurdlers, and one athlete from each of the recognized field events within the FHSAA framework. The athletes were selected based on their exemplary performance in meets held between February and May each year.

Sprint Highlights

The sprint category is headed by Collier, who competed from 2017 to 2020. He won the FHSAA championship in 2019 for Class 3A in the 400m with a time of 46.33 seconds, ranking among the state’s top 20 high school times. His personal record (PR) in the 100m stands at 10.53 seconds, achieved in 2020. Collier continued his athletic career by signing with Florida State and racing in both the ACC indoor and outdoor championships.

Miller, who competed from 2021 to 2024, had an impressive high school career by becoming a three-time FHSAA individual champion, winning the Class 4A 100m in 2023 at a remarkable 10.31 seconds and the 200m in 2022 and 2023 at 20.57 seconds. In May 2024, he clocked a staggering 9.93 seconds in the 100m, achieving the fastest high school time in the United States. Miller has since transitioned to a professional track career.

Williams, who ran from 2011 to 2014, stands out as the most accomplished sprinter in Northeast Florida history, having won the FHSAA 100m twice (in 2012 and 2014) and the 200m four times. He achieved a wind-aided time of 10.18 seconds at the Bob Hayes Invitational in 2013 and a 200m time of 20.46 seconds at the USATF Juniors in 2014. Williams also brought home a gold medal from the World Junior Championship in the 100m in 2015 and has competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials thrice.

Distance Running Achievements

In distance running, Barker, who participated from 2006 to 2009, was the top distance athlete in Northeast Florida’s early years of the century. He won three FHSAA titles in the 1,600m and two in the 3,200m and recorded personal bests of 4:10.85 in the 1,600m and 8:56.80 in the 3,200m before continuing his athletic journey at Auburn University.

Harrison competed from 2019 to 2022 and secured state titles in the 800m, 1,600m, and 3,200m. His best times include 1:48.62 in the 800m in 2022, ranking him as the third-fastest in Florida over the last 25 years. He currently runs for the University of Oregon.

Hicks, who ran from 2014 to 2019, excelled in his senior year with victories in both the 1,600m and 3,200m events. He recorded personal bests of 4:07.39 in the 1,600m and 8:49.62 in the 3,200m, and has achieved significant accolades in collegiate competitions including two Pac-12 titles and NCAA championships in cross country.

Notable Hurdle and Field Performers

In the hurdles, Garnes, who ran from 2022 to 2025, achieved back-to-back state championships in the hurdles, with best records of 14.25 seconds in the 110m hurdles and 52.67 seconds in the 400m hurdles. He has continued his track career at South Alabama.

Ways, competing from 2019 to 2022, swept the state hurdles championship in 2022, showing competitive times of 13.53 seconds in the 110m hurdles and 36.26 seconds in the 300m hurdles, now respectively ranked eighth and fifth in Florida’s history since 2000. He is currently attending Indian Hills Community College and completed his junior year at Kansas State.

Field Event Athletes

Several athletes excelled in field events, highlighting the versatility of Jacksonville’s track and field talent. Glasser, who competed from 2011 to 2014, won the Class 2A pole vault in 2014 by clearing an impressive height of 16 feet.

Miller (high jump), who participated from 2006 to 2009, cleared a personal best of 7 feet, 2 inches, placing him among Florida’s top 10 high jumpers. Lankford (long jump), with a high school career from 2007 to 2010, recorded a mark of 25 feet, 1 inch at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

Stockton, in the triple jump from 2020 to 2023, won the 2023 Class 3A triple jump with a jump of 47 feet, 9 inches. Carter, who competed from 2013 to 2016, achieved a top discus mark of 195 feet, securing a place in the state’s top 15 since 2000.

Wainwright, participating from 2021 to 2024, recorded a personal best of 202 feet, 5 1/4 inches in javelin, becoming a notable performer in this event. Finally, Baker, who competed from 2007 to 2010, was a back-to-back champion in the shot put from 2008 to 2010, with his best mark recorded at 62 feet, 10 inches.

Lastly, Scantling, recognized as a ‘wild card’, set multiple records in pole vault, high jump, and triple jump through his high school career from 2008 to 2011 and qualified for the 2021 Olympics in decathlon.

This All-Quarter Century team pays tribute to the legacy of these remarkable athletes, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent in enhancing Jacksonville’s reputation in high school track and field.

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