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Vintage High runner Eichner signs with Saint Mary’s College Teddy Eichner said he committed to the Division I Gaels in cross country and track after SMC head coach Harlan Lopez contacted him out of the blue.

Meet of Champions 🏆

The Crushers T&F team had 12 athletes compete at the North Coast Meet of Champions this weekend.

Helen Heffner recorded a personal record in the 300 hurdles with a time of 44.66, finishing on the podium in fourth place and missed going to the state meet by .04 seconds.

In the 200-meter dash, Mason Howell also reached the podium, securing fifth place with a time of 21.60.

The following athletes also represented the team at the Meet of Champions:

- Angel Borrayo (4x100, 400, 4x400)
- Kendall Bawden (800)
- Sean Butler (4x100, 4x400)
- Max Kaufman (shot put)
- Casey Title (4x800)
- Eli Ewig (4x800)
- Elian Hernandez (4x800)
- Teddy Eichner (4x400, 4x800)
- Ruben Sanchez (4x100, 4x400)
- Daniel Ward (110 hurdles)

While our season has come to an end, these athletes have etched their names into the record books with individual and relay performances that will stand for some time.

The Crushers competed at Santa Rosa JC last weekend with the goal of advancing to the North Coast Section's Meet of Champions in Dublin. We are proud to announce that 15 athletes qualified for the next round, including two individual champions and a new school record for the girls' team.

Helen Heffner secured our first championship in the 300m hurdles, followed by Mason Howell, who took first place in the 200m. Additionally, the girls' 4x400 team—Sophia Fiene, Allie Duncan, Helen Heffner, and Kendall Bawden—broke a 26-year-old school record with a time of 4:02.39.

Please join us in congratulating the following Meet of Champions qualifiers:

- 4x100: Angel Borrayo, Kahli Johnson, Ruben Sanchez, Sean Butler
- 4x400: Ruben Sanchez, Mason Howell, Sean Butler, Angel Borrayo
- 4x800: Eli Ewig, Elian Hernandez, Casey Title, Teddy Eichner
- 400m: Mason Howell, Angel Borrayo
- 100m Hurdles: Daniel Ward
- Shot Put: Max Kaufman
- 800m: Kendall Bawden

Congratulations to all our athletes on these outstanding achievements.

The VVAL Championships were truly a meet to remember as the Crusher Track & Field team delivered an outstanding performance. The boys' team won the pennant, and the girls' team secured a second-place finish, collectively breaking four meet and three school records.

Mason Howell had an exceptional day, breaking two school records and etching his name into the Redwood Empire history books. He ran a 48.11 in the 400m, surpassing the previous record of 49.14. In the 200m, his time of 21.19 broke the school record and ranks him #2 all-time in the Redwood Empire.

Helen Heffner also broke both the school and meet records in the 300m hurdles with a time of 44.75. Additionally, the girls' 4x400m relay team—consisting of Sophia Fiene, Helen Heffner, Allie Duncan, and Kendall Bawden—set a new meet record with an impressive time of 4:04.01.

The following athletes have automatically qualified for the next round by placing in the top three of their respective events:

- Mason Howell: 200m, 400m, 4x400m
- Angel Borrayo: 4x100m, 400m, 4x400m
- Teddy Eichner: 1600m, 800m, 3200m
- Daniel Ward: High Jump, 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles
- Sean Butler: 4x400m
- Ruben Sanchez: 4x400m
- Max Kaufman: Shot Put, Discus
- Luis Ortega: Shot Put, Discus
- Sophia Fiene: 400m
- Allie Duncan: 400m, 300m Hurdles, 4x400m
- Kendall Bawden: 1600m, 800m, 3200m, 4x400m
- Helen Heffner: 100m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, 4x400m

It was a complete team effort. We will provide an update in the coming days regarding how many additional athletes will advance to the NCS-Redwood Empire Meet once results are merged with the other three leagues.

New School Record

We are excited to share that our girls distance medley relay team broke the school record at the Oregon Relays earlier this month. The relay consists of 1200m, 400m, 800m, and 1600m legs.

Esther led the race with a strong 1200m split, followed by Allie, who delivered a 58.57 split for the 400m. Kennley, competing in her first 800m, positioned the team perfectly for our senior captain, Kendall. Kendall then ran a powerful 1600m leg to secure the new school record, beating the previous time by seven seconds.

It was a fantastic way to conclude our time at the Oregon Relays. Vintage Athletic Booster Club

Senior Day 2026

A Celebration of Excellence and Leadership! We proudly honored our remarkable senior class on April 9th at Napa High School, showcasing their outstanding leadership skills and champion spirit. Here's to our extraordinary seniors: Teddy, Eli, Rory, Daniel, Angel, Luis, Manny, Max, Joel, Diego, David, Hudson, Kahli, Mason, Ruben, Casey, Kendall, Elinor, Natalie, Kate, Juliana, Sol, Jocelyn, Luna, Sophia, and Sienna, who have truly demonstrated the ability to shine and lead with excellence.

Congratulations Mason ✌🏼

🌟Athlete of the Week: Mason Howell – Track & Field 🌟 🏃‍♂️ Mason Howell delivered an outstanding performance at the first meet of the season, setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be an exceptional year. He broke two meet records during the event—running the opening leg of the 4x100 relay and setting a new meet record in his first open 400-meter race. Mason continued his success on the national stage at the Nike New Balance Nationals in Boston, where he ran an impressive 6.94 in the 60-meter dash, establishing a new Redwood Empire record. A phenomenal start to the season—congratulations, Mason! Special thanks to A & F Electric Inc. for making this spotlight possible. 🔌 A&F Electric is a highly experienced electrical installation construction company, serving commercial, residential, and industrial clients in Napa, CA. With a commitment to quality and reliability, they offer a wide range of services, from small service work to large-scale projects in various industries.

Our senior throwers, Max Kaufman and Luis Ortega, are off to a great start for the 2026 season.

In the first two VVAL meets, Max has scored 10 points in shot put and 6 points in discus. Luis has scored 10 points in discus and 6 points in shot put.

At the Prospector Invitational today, both throwers had an excellent day. Luis won the shot put, while Max took second in shot put and third in discus. We are very proud of how they represent our team.

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We are excited to share that Mason Howell and Teddy Eichner have achieved several impressive milestones early in the 2026 season.

In our first meet, Mason Howell broke meet records in both the 4x100 relay and the 400-meter run. Teddy Eichner also broke a meet record in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:55.99.

The following weekend, Mason traveled to Boston for the New Balance Indoor Championships, where he set a Redwood Empire Record in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.94. Meanwhile, Teddy competed in the 800-meter run at the Nike Indoor Nationals in New York City, winning his heat and placing fifth overall with a time of 1:55.85 and setting a Redwood Empire record.

This past Saturday, Mason lowered his own school record in the 100-meter dash at the Lancer Invitational with a wind-legal 10.85. At the Dublin Distance Festival, Teddy broke a 17-year-old school record in the 1600-meter run. His time of 4:18.68 surpassed the previous record of 4:18.80 set by Andrew Deck in 2009, marking a new chapter in Crusher Track and Field history.

Congratulations to our senior Dynamic Duo!