She wasn't the highest-ranked of her former Bullis teammates, but Lauryn Harris is the lone Bulldog representative in our athlete of the decade tournaments. She recently transitioned smoothly to the collegiate level at the University of Pennsylvania, clocking an 8.40 time in the 60 meter hurdles as a freshman last winter. (Photo by Craig Amoss)
Here we go! We are onto the final two rounds to determine our boys and girls track and field athletes of the decade, as decided by you! These polls will remain open until 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 3!
Matchup 41: (2) Nyjari McNeil v. (4) Lauryn Harris
Nyjari McNeil Name Lauryn Harris Franklin School Bullis 2018 Class 2019 Def. (5) Olivia Gruver, 93-7 Elite Eight Def. (2) Olivia Ekpone, 82-18 1:12.39 500 (MD #1 all-decade, US #8 all-decade) 2:07.34 800 (MD #2 all-decade) 54.45 400, 2:58.56 1000, 5:10.53 1600 13x state champion, 2x runner-up 16x regional champion, 15x county champion Member of relay team that twice finished in top four of championship 4x400 at nationals Holds 3A outdoor meet record (400) Accolades 13.46 100H (MD #1 all-decade, US #10 2019) 7.97 55H (US #20 all-decade) 19'11 LJ, 7.29 55, 11.95 100, 24.53 200, 39.61 300, 55.79 400 2x ISL/MAC champion, 4x runner-up Competed seven times at New Balance nationals Member of five national championship relay teams
Who advances to the championship round? (Poll Closed)
Nyjari McNeil (Franklin High School) 80.2% (81 votes) Lauryn Harris (Bullis School) 19.8% (20 votes) Total Votes: 101
Who advances to the championship round?
Matchup 42: (1) Jada Seaman v. (4) Caitlyn Bobb
Jada Seaman Name Caitlyn Bobb McDonogh School Harford Tech 2019 Class 2021 Def. (2) Leah Phillips, 58-42 Elite Eight Def. (2) Isabella Whittaker, 74-26 21'2.75 LH (US #5 all-decade) 6.94 55 (MD #3 all-decade) 23.82 200 (MD #6 all-decade) 11.68 100 (MD #7 all-decade) 40.14 300, 55.69 400 16x IAAM champion, 5x runner-up Competed six times at New Balance nationals 2019 Penn Relays and New Balance nationals champion in LJ Holds IAAM outdoor meet records (100 and 200) and indoor meet records (55 and LJ) Accolades 52.49 400 (MD #1 all-decade, US #8 2019) 38.61 300 (MD #3 all-decade) 1:13.46 500 (MD #3 all-decade) 23.69 200 (MD #3 all-decade) 7.16 55, 2:17.10 800 8x state champion, 1x runner-up 9x regional champion, 3x conference champion Competed at 2019 New Balance nationals Holds 2A outdoor meet record (400) and indoor meet record (300)
Who advances to the championship round? (Poll Closed)
Caitlyn Bobb (Harford Tech High School) 90.58% (125 votes) Jada Seaman (McDonogh School) 9.42% (13 votes) Total Votes: 138
Who advances to the championship round?
Matchup 43: (2) Champ Page v. (7) Diego Zarate
Champ Page Name Diego Zarate Lackey/Wise Team Northwest 2012 Class 2015 Def. (5) Camden Gilmore, 68-32 Elite Eight Def. (1) Eric Allen, Jr., 69-31 1:03.71 500 (MD #1 all-decade, US #11 all-decade) 46.96 400 (MD #2 all-decade) 33.93 300 (MD #6 all-decade) 11.07 100, 21.54 200 6x state champion, 2x runner-up 8x regional champion, 6x county/conference champion Competed three times at New Balance nationals, finishing third in 400 at 2011 indoor nationals Won 400 at 2012 Arcadia Invitational Accolades 4:08.24c 1600 (MD #5 all-decade) 1:52.07 800, 9:18.16 3200 4x state champion 5x regional champion, 5x county champion Competed in mile at 2015 New Balance nationals and Penn Relays
Who advances to the championship round? (Poll Closed)
Diego Zarate (Northwest High School) 95.45% (63 votes) Champ Page (Henry A. Wise High School) 4.55% (3 votes) Total Votes: 66
Who advances to the championship round?
Matchup 44: (5) Shyheim Wright v. (8) Aaron Robinson
Shyheim Wright Name Aaron Robinson Northwest School Oxon Hill 2016 Class 2018 Def. (3) Matt Jablonski, 63-37 Elite Eight Def. (3) Kieran McDermott, 56-44 37.28 300H (MD #4 all-decade, US #27 2016) 7.27 55H (MD #4 all-decade) 13.92 110H (MD #6 all-decade) 4x state champion, 1x runner-up 6x regional champion, 5x county champion Competed twice at New Balance nationals Holds 4A indoor meet record (55H) Accolades 47.27 (MD #5 all-decade) 21.75 200, 36.32 300, 1:04.88 500, 1:57.62 800, 41.45 300H 3x state champion, 3x runner-up 1x regional champion, 3x county champion Competed five times at New Balance nationals
Who advances to the championship round? (Poll Closed)
Shyheim Wright (Northwest High School) 90.91% (20 votes) Aaron Robinson (Oxon Hill High School) 9.09% (2 votes) Total Votes: 22
Who advances to the championship round?