LEAP Squad Shows Out at Pacific Coast Shockwaves Invitational

The LEAP Squad Track Club stepped onto the runway this past weekend with purpose, and by the end of the Pacific Coast Shockwaves Invitational, that purpose turned into results.

From the youngest athletes finding their rhythm to the older divisions delivering elite-level performances, LEAP Squad showed exactly what a structured system and consistent development can produce. The meet was highlighted by multiple event victories, runner-up finishes, and a wave of personal best performances that signal a strong season ahead.

Leading the charge was Nitai Hagashi in the boys 15–16 long jump, who put together one of the most complete performances of the day. His winning mark of 6.52m (21-4.75) separated him from the field and reinforced his position as a top competitor in his division. Not far behind in impact, Daniel Kim dominated the boys 13–14 long jump, taking first with a strong 5.66m (18-7.00), continuing his steady rise as one of the more consistent jumpers in the group.

On the girls’ side, the 15–16 division delivered one of the most impressive moments of the meet. Solana Wang and Mariah Robinson went head-to-head in the long jump and finished one-two, both recording personal bests in the process. Solana’s winning jump of 4.82m (15-9.75) edged out Mariah’s 4.75m (15-7.00), but the bigger story was the level both athletes reached under competition pressure. Solana wasn’t done there. She returned to the runway in the triple jump and claimed another victory with a personal best of 10.71m (35-1.75), showcasing her versatility and ability to perform across events. Savannah Stephens followed with a strong second-place finish at 9.11m (29-10.75), adding to LEAP Squad’s dominance in the horizontal jumps.

In the field events, Marcus Wright secured a first-place finish in the boys 13–14 high jump, clearing 1.35m (4-5.00) with confidence. On the girls’ side, Miah Wright delivered a strong performance of her own, finishing second in the 11–12 division high jump at 1.15m (3-9.25), continuing to build momentum as the season progresses.

Beyond the podium finishes, what stood out most was the number of athletes hitting personal bests across the board. Noor Ladki led the 11–12 girls long jump group with a personal best of 4.24m (13-11.00), while athletes like Alexandra Liddiard, Carson Scarpace, Hira Desai, Sonya Desai, and Avery Scarpace all recorded personal bests in their respective events. These performances reflect a deeper trend within the program — athletes are not just competing, they are improving.

That’s the real story of the weekend.

LEAP Squad isn’t relying on isolated talent. The results point to a system that is developing athletes at every level — from beginners learning how to compete to advanced athletes executing at a high level under pressure.

As the season moves forward, this combination of top-end performances and widespread improvement positions LEAP Squad as a team to watch. The marks are rising, the confidence is building, and the foundation is clearly in place.