Lorna Higgs-Flythe (Cambridge Jets):
Higgs-Flythe stands out as the most complete sprinter in the freshman class, leading the 100m (12.36), 200m (25.77), and 400m (58.35). With this kind of range, she enters high school as one of the top all-around sprint prospects in the state.
Shawn Pierce (Milford):
Pierce brings elite top-end speed to the table, leading the 100m (10.50) and ranking second in the 200m (23.21). Both marks place him among the fastest in the state.
Avery Strickler (New England Elite):
Strickler has shown versatility across all three sprints, ranking No. 4 in the 100m (13.25), No. 3 in the 200m (27.20), and No. 3 in the 400m (1:00.51). Strickler's range and consistency throughout all three events make her one of the top sprinters both in Massachusetts and the greater New England region.
Dylan McIntyre (Xaverian Brothers):
McIntyre sits at No. 3 in the 100m (11.80) and No. 6 in the 200m (24.85) among the Class of 2029.
Nimani Zeaira Galloway (Boston United):
Galloway has proven to be a constant presence across all three sprint distances, ranking inside the top seven in the 100m, 200m, and 400m, with PBs of 13.50, 27.60, and 1:03:08.
Jahmario Bartlett (Dennis-Yarmouth Regional):
Bartlett has posted age group competitive times in two events, the 100m (12.04) and the 200m (24.71).
Avelinn Baxter (Pioneer Valley Regional):
Baxter enters high school having already shown promise across both short sprints, ranking No.6 in the 100m (13.49) and No.6 in the 200m (27.66).
Kuvan Gautam (Archbishop Williams):
Gautam brings a solid long sprint background to the high school level--among his peers, he's ranked No.3 in the 400m (55.44) while also running 26.14 over 200m.
Mia Bargfrede (Thayer Academy):
Bargfrede is another star-in-the-making in the group, ranking No. 2 in the 400m (58.77) while also sitting No. 4 in the 200m (27.51).
Julai Rankins Bussey (Boston Latin Academy):
Bussey has flashed early speed in the short sprints, ranking No.3 in the 100m (11.80) and No.7 in the 200m (24.90).
