Maryland's throw scene has no shortage of talent heading into the 2026 outdoor campaign. From shot put to discus, this group features athletes who are putting up marks that demand attention at both the state and regional levels.
Top Returning Throwers:
Teagan Bandholz (Poolesville):
Bandholz has established herself as one of the most complete throwers in the field, showing high-level ability in both the shot put and discus. She's already over 40 feet in the shot put (40-05.50) and leads the group in the discus with a massive 138-11.50. That combination makes her a serious threat in any meet she enters. With production in both events, she brings a level of versatility that separates her from the rest.
Logan King (Calvert Hall):
King has established himself as the top shot putter in the field, leading the group with a throw of 56-08.50. He's backed that up with a strong 158-02 in the discus, showing he can compete at a high level in both events.
Jecolia Traore (James M. Bennett):
Traore stands out as the top shot putter in the girls' field, leading all athletes with a throw of 42-00.50. She's added a solid discus mark of 120-00, giving her a well-rounded profile across both events. Her ability to consistently produce big marks in the ring makes her one of the most reliable competitors in the group.
Sima Saavedra (La Plata):
Saavedra has been one of the most impressive discus throwers in the field, reaching 161-07 and consistently producing big marks. He's also thrown 54-08.75 in the shot put, giving him one of the strongest two-event profiles in the state.
Olaoluwa Enajekpo (St. Mary's Ryken):
Enajekpo brings high-end strength in the shot put, highlighted by a mark of 40-10.50 that ranks among the best in the field. She's also added a discus mark of 102-10. Her continued growth in the discus could elevate her shot put even further. She's a key name to watch with her ceiling still trending upward.
Arthur Wester (Clarksburg):
Wester has separated himself in the discus, where he leads the field with a massive 171-00 PB. He's also posted a 49-04 in the shot put, showing he can contribute across both events.
Brianna Miller (C.H. Flowers):
Miller has made her impact known in the discus, where she's thrown 136-08 to rank among the performers in the state.
Braeden Dushkin (Mount St. Joseph):
Dushkin brings strong production in the shot put, where he's reached 52-00 and continues to trend upward. He's also thrown 158-05 in the discus, making him another legitimate two-event competitor.
Julie Patchou (Urbana):
Patchou has emerged as one of the top young discus throwers in Maryland, reaching 128-03 and continuing to trend upward. As a junior graduating with the Class of 2027, she's quickly becoming a name to know in the discus.
Ian Tumi (Frederick):
Tumi has made his mark primarily in the discus, with a best throw of 151-09 placing him among the top performers in the field. He's also added a 51-11.50 in the shot put, giving him a well-rounded profile.