Aidan Antonio Secured Eighth at Woodbridge Classic

Aidan Antonio finished the boys sweepstakes race in 13 minutes and 47.6 seconds in Irvine.

Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Track & Field

Aidan Antonio Secured Eighth at Woodbridge Classic

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Aidan Antonio earned an eighth-place finish in the boys sweepstakes race at the Woodbridge Classic, crossing the line in 13 minutes, 47.6 seconds. The event drew a massive field of 19,000 athletes representing 645 schools.

Why it matters

The performance represents a significant improvement for Antonio, who shaved nearly 19 seconds off his time from last year's race. His tactical run included holding fourth place through the first mile before finishing the event among the top competitors.

Aidan Antonio completed the course in 13:47.6, improving on his 14:06.30 performance from 2025. Southlake Carroll claimed the boys team title with 206 points, while Crater of Oregon won the girls sweepstakes with 142 points.

The players

Aidan Antonio

Aidan Antonio is a competitive cross-country runner who improved his standing from the previous year at the Woodbridge Classic.

Southlake Carroll

Southlake Carroll is a high school cross-country program that secured the boys sweepstakes team championship.

JSerra

JSerra is a high school program that finished third in the Bob Day Girls Sweepstakes team standings.

Crater of Oregon

Crater of Oregon is a cross-country team that captured the girls sweepstakes team championship.

Abdinasir Hassan

Abdinasir Hassan is the athlete who placed first in the boys sweepstakes race.

The details

Abdinasir Hassan led the field in 13 minutes, 35.5 seconds, while JSerra girls athletes Brooklyn Tennant and Maya Pawlowicz paced their team to a third-place finish. Tennant specifically secured 11th place with a time of 16 minutes, 19.1 seconds, just behind teammate Carol Dye.

Timeline

  1. The Woodbridge Classic cross-country meet took place on September 19, 2026.

Season Trajectory

This performance serves as a key indicator of individual and team form ahead of the national cross-country circuit. Results from this meet heavily influence team rankings and individual momentum as programs qualify for high-stakes post-season competitions.

Aidan Antonio's sub-14 minute finish marks a significant personal progression for high-level high school distance running rankings. The JSerra team performance positions the squad as a strong contender to watch heading into their upcoming travel competition in North Carolina.

The takeaway

Consistent year-over-year improvement in race times demonstrates the effectiveness of early-season conditioning programs. Athletes often use high-attendance meets like the Woodbridge Classic to gauge their physical readiness before traveling for larger regional competitions.

What happens next

JSerra is scheduled to compete in the Great American XC Festival in North Carolina in two weeks.

Further reading

For more on local results and rankings, visit the Track & Field section.

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