The St. Ignatius Wildcats shined on California's biggest high school track and field stage this weekend at the 2025 CIF State Championships in Clovis — led by junior Prince Babalola-Buchango, who claimed the state title in the 200m dash with a personal best time of 20.79 seconds.

Prince's dominant run in the 200m final capped off a remarkable weekend in which he competed in three individual events. He also earned 2nd place in the 110m Hurdles, running a personal best 13.59, and placed 5th in the 100m final (10.56) after clocking a lifetime best 10.51 in Friday's prelims. His performances marked one of the most impressive all-around displays in the meet.

Junior Ellie McCuskey-Hay, competing in three events on the girls' side, also had an exceptional showing. She placed 4th in the Long Jump with a mark of 19'3", finished 7th in the 100m final (11.63), and 8th in the 200m final (24.31).

Noah Gonzalez, a senior, wrapped up a stellar season by placing 9th in the Triple Jump (46'7") and 12th in the Long Jump (20'10.75").

Other performances for the Wildcats included sophomore Avery Hui-Bytof, who ran a personal best 12.09 in the 100m prelims to place 28th overall.

Congratulations to all our athletes on their strong performances and for representing St. Ignatius at the highest level of competition in California.