Photos: Saturday’s action at the Arcadia Invitational
The Southern California News Group's photos from the Arcadia Invitational track and field meet Saturday, April 12.
Elizabeth Torred-Bennet - News Moderator 
The Southern California News Group’s photos from of the action and emotions Saturday, April 12, at the Arcadia Invitational track and field meet at Arcadia High School.
Hundreds of local high school athletes competed alongside some of the nation’s top competitors. One of the highlights Saturday was Jane Hedengren of Timpview, Utah, establishing a new national record for the 2-mile race.
Christina Gray of Carson and Journey Cole of Redondo compete in the girls 4×100 meter Seeded Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jack Stadlman of Temecula Valley is introduced prior to the boys 400 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Runners from Rosary High school smile for a photo after placing first in the girls 4×100 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Aidan Antonio of Woodbridge reacts after winning the boys 1 Mile Rising Stars race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jorden Wells of Servite, right, looks at his competition as he crosses the finish line of the boys 100 meter dash seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Robert Gardner of Servite reacts after winning the boys 4×100 Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Gabriella Taylor of Highland is all smiles after winning the girls 400 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bryson Nielsen of Eastmark reacts after winning the boys 800 meter seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Makenna Herbst of Carlsbad wins the girls 800 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Josiah Bowman smiles as he competes in the boys 1 mile run seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Ava Enriquez competes in the girls pole vault Invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bryson Nielsen of Eastmark reacts after winning the boys 800 meter seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Kaedyn Burroughs of Long Beach Wilson is introduced prior to the boys 400 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Monika Vargas of Mayfield finished eighth in the Women’s 100 meter hurdles Invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jack Stadlman of Temecula Valley reacts after winning the boys 400 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Joseph Socarras of Belen Jesuit in Florida reacts as he crosses the finish line of the boys 800 meter run Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Christina Gray of Carson competes in the girls 4×100 meter Seeded Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Brandon Arrington of Mt. Miguel wins the men’s 200 meter invitational with a time of 20.35 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jaelen Hunter of Service competes in the boys 400 meter seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Brandon Arrington of Mt. Miguel wins the men’s 200 meter invitational with a time of 20.35 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Katie McGuinness of La Canada finished seventh in the women’s high jump invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Monika Vargas of Mayfield finished eighth in the Women’s 100 meter hurdles Invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jasir Fontenot, left, of San Diego finished second in the Men’s 110 meter high hurdles invitational with a time of 13.59 DeVonte Taylor II of bellaire Episcopal finished third with a time of 13.90 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Monika Vargas of Mayfield finished eighth in the Women’s 100 meter hurdles Invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Monika Vargas of Mayfield finished eighth as Lorrin Hervey of St. Bernard finished sixth in the Women’s 100 meter hurdles Invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jasir Fontenot of San Diego finished second in the Men’s 110 meter high hurdles invitational with a time of 13.59 DeVonte Taylor II of bellaire Episcopal finished third with a time of 13.90 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Abigail Errington of South Pasadena finished ninth in the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Michael Scarince competes in the boys 1 mile rising stars race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Nyall Prather of Page High School in Arizona leads the third lap of the boys 1 Mile Rising Stars race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Brandon Arrington of Mt. Miguel wins the men’s 200 meter invitational with a time of 20.35 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Lisa Raye of West Warwick wins the women’s 200 meter dash invitational with a time of 23.30 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jasmine Robinson of North Cobb wins the women’s 300 meter hurdles invitational with s time of 39.81 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Monika Vargas of Mayfield competes in the 300 meter open race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Athletes compete in the girls 300 meter open race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Brandon Arrington, right, of Mt. Miguel wins the men’s 100 meter dash invitational with a time of 10:32 as Benjamin Harris of Service finished second with a time of 10:33 and Jaden Jefferson of De La Salle finished last during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Kwanna Smith of Jesuit and Dontae Smith of JW North compete in the boys 400 meter dash Open race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Abigail Errington of South Pasadena finished ninth in the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Charlotte Hopkins of Arcadia finished tenth in the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Robert Gardner of Servite, right, takes first in the boys 4×100 Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Grace Smith of Claremont leads the pack to win the girls 800 meter run seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Lanai Gant of Canyon competes in the 400 meter seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Bryson Nielsen of Eastmark wins the boys 800 meter seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jack Stadlman of Temecula Valley, center, competes in the boys 400 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jack Stadlman of Temecula Valley, right center, competes in the boys 400 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Jack Stadlman of Temecula Valley, right center, competes in the boys 400 meter Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Carson Clark of St. John Bosco competes in the boys 100 meter seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Runners compete in the boys 1 mile run seeded race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Katie McGuinness of La Canada finished seventh in the women’s high jump invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Brandon Arrington of Mt. Miguel wins the men’s 200 meter invitational with a time of 20.35 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jasir Fontenot, left, of San Diego finished second in the Men’s 110 meter high hurdles invitational with a time of 13.59 DeVonte Taylor II of bellaire Episcopal finished third with a time of 13.90 during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Brandon Arrington, right, of Mt. Miguel wins the men’s 100 meter dash invitational with a time of 10:32 as Benjamin Harris of Service finished second with a time of 10:33 and Jaden Jefferson of De La Salle finished last during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Nia Faulknor of Windward reacts after setting a new personal record in the 300 meter hurdles open race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Nia Faulknor of Windward competes in the 300 meter hurdles open race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
Maya DeBrouwer of La Canada did not finish in the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Full moon during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Jane Hedengren of Timpview (Utah) wins the women’s 2 mile invitational during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Christina Gray of Carson and Journey Cole of Redondo compete in the girls 4×100 meter Seeded Invitational race during the 2025 Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School in Arcadia on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Photo by Libby Cline-Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
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