High school track: West Jordan boys win first-ever track title by 1 point; Box Elder girls back on top of 5A with relative ease
West Jordan's boys won their first-ever 5A state track title by a single point over Viewmont, clinching the championship with a victory in the final 4x400 relay. Box Elder's girls dominated the 5A competition, securing their first state title since 2022 with a strong team performance. The meet, held at BYU, featured tight competition and standout individual performances that shaped the final outcomes.
- ▪West Jordan won the boys 5A state track title with 65 points, just one point ahead of Viewmont.
- ▪The championship came down to the final 4x400 relay, where West Jordan's win combined with Viewmont's second-place finish secured the title.
- ▪Box Elder's girls won the 5A state championship with 83 points, well ahead of Salem Hills and Springville, who tied for second with 58.
- ▪Paul Havea and Ian McIntyre delivered crucial points for West Jordan with surprise performances in the shot put and javelin.
- ▪West Jordan's coach Taylor Johnson noted the team's breakthrough after narrowly missing success in previous seasons.
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