Marietta Track Club CCYTL 2026 Season Opener
Kennesaw Mountain High School | March 7, 2026
The Marietta Track Club opened the season with an impressive showing this past weekend at the CCYTL Meet held at Kennesaw Mountain High School. Athletes from across Cobb County competed in events ranging from sprints and relays to field events, with competitors ages 3 through 16 years old taking part in a full day of competition.
Throughout the meet, Marietta Track Club athletes consistently placed among the top finishers, earning multiple victories, podium finishes, and personal bests against strong competition from programs including Georgia Thoroughbreds, Pebblebrook Track Club, The Heat Track Club, UC Eagles, and Atlanta Zoom Athletics.
Girls Division Highlights
Ages 3–5
Marietta Track Club started the meet strong with Addicyn Paige winning the Girls 3-5 50m Dash in 11.51 seconds, finishing ahead of runners from UC Eagles and Pebblebrook.
Ages 6–8
Marietta continued the momentum in the younger divisions.
Marlee Gwynn won the Girls 6-8 50m Dash in 8.89 seconds, narrowly defeating runners from The Heat Track Club.
In the 200m Dash, Nylah McNair finished 3rd place in 42.87 seconds, earning a podium finish for the team.
In the Standing Triple Jump, Marlee Gwynn placed 3rd with a jump of 4-08.
Ages 9–10
The Marietta Track Club girls had several strong finishes in this division.
In the 100m Dash,
🥉 Shiloh Walker finished 3rd in 15.64 seconds, while teammate
4️⃣ Kaylani Bentley placed 4th in 15.70 seconds.
In the 200m Dash, Kaylani Bentley captured 1st place in 32.52 seconds, with Shiloh Walker finishing 4th in 33.58 seconds.
Marietta Track Club dominated the Standing Triple Jump, sweeping four of the top five spots:
🥇 Kaylani Bentley — 6-02
🥈 Kali Thompson — 5-08
🥉 Kaliah Criss — 5-08
4️⃣ Shiloh Walker — 5-06
Ages 11–12
Ava Kelley delivered one of the top performances of the meet.
She placed 2nd in the 100m Dash with a time of 14.05 seconds and later came back to win the 200m Dash in 29.65 seconds.
In the Standing Triple Jump, Kelley finished 3rd, while teammate Mya Martinez also placed among the top competitors.
Ages 13–14
Chaya Hughes-Turner had an outstanding meet.
She finished 2nd in the 100m Dash with a time of 13.70 seconds and also placed 2nd in the 200m Dash in 28.60 seconds.
Hughes-Turner added another highlight by winning the Standing Triple Jump with a jump of 6-04.
Boys Division Highlights
Ages 6–8
The 6-8 boys division was dominated by Marietta Track Club athletes.
In the 100m Dash, Marietta swept the top three spots:
🥇 Stephen Walker — 15.34 (Meet Record)
🥈 Jonathan Walker — 15.76
🥉 Aylon Gaines — 15.93
Walker followed up his record-setting performance by winning the 200m Dash in 32.65 seconds, with teammate Jonathan Walker finishing 2nd in 33.13 seconds.
One of the biggest moments of the meet came in the Boys 6–8 800 Meter Run, where Elijah Burrell delivered a record-setting performance.
Burrell controlled the race and crossed the finish line in 3:22.18, setting a new Cobb County record in the event.
Ages 9–10
The Marietta Track Club boys also performed well in this competitive age group.
In the 100m Dash,
🥈 Ryan Hill finished 2nd in 14.74 seconds, while
🥉 Karsten Randle placed 3rd in 14.90 seconds.
In the 200m Dash, Michael McNair earned a 1st place finish with a time of 30.81 seconds.
Ages 11–12
Ayden Harrison delivered one of the fastest performances of the meet.
He won the 100m Dash in 13.40 seconds and followed it up with another victory in the 200m Dash with a time of 28.38 seconds.
Teammate Noah Morrison placed 2nd in the 200m Dash, finishing just behind Harrison in 28.46 seconds.
Ages 13–14
In the highly competitive Boys 13-14 100m Dash, Christian Lee finished 4th place with a strong time of 12.82 seconds, competing against several top athletes from other clubs.
Team Performance
Overall, the Marietta Track Club delivered an impressive team performance, highlighted by:
🏆 Multiple event champions
🥇 Several podium sweeps
⚡ A meet record in the Boys 6-8 100m
📈 Strong finishes across nearly every age division
The meet showcased the dedication and progress of the Marietta athletes and provided an exciting preview of what promises to be a competitive season ahead.
With more meets on the schedule, the Marietta Track Club looks poised to continue building momentum and developing the next generation of standout track athletes.
⚡ Blazing Speed Athletes of the Meet
The Marietta Track Club showed incredible speed, competitiveness, and team spirit this weekend. Several athletes delivered standout performances, earning Blazing Speed Athlete of the Meet honors for their divisions.
These athletes demonstrated elite speed, determination, and competitive excellence.
🔥 Stephen Walker
Age Group: Boys 6–8
Stephen delivered one of the most impressive performances of the entire meet.
🥇 100m Champion — 15.34 (Meet Record)
🥇 200m Champion — 32.65
Stephen exploded out of the blocks in the 100m and never looked back, setting a new meet record while leading a Marietta Track Club podium sweep.
He followed it up with another dominant performance in the 200m.
⚡ Definition of Blazing Speed.
🔥 Elijah Burrell
Age Group: Boys 6–8
Elijah proved to be one of the fastest Mid-distance young athletes at the meet.
🥇 800m Champion – 3:22 New Meet Record
Burrell’s performance highlighted Marietta Track Club’s depth, adding a middle-distance victory to a day that already included sprint wins and relay dominance.
🔥 Kaylani Bentley
Age Group: Girls 9–10
Kaylani had one of the strongest performances for the Marietta Track Club girls.
🥇 200m Champion — 32.52
🥇 Standing Triple Jump Champion — 6’02”
She also helped lead a Marietta sweep of the Triple Jump, showcasing her speed and explosive power.
🔥 Ava Kelley
Age Group: Girls 11–12
Ava demonstrated elite sprint ability in a highly competitive division.
🥇 200m Champion — 29.65
🥈 100m — 14.05
🥉 Standing Triple Jump
Her ability to compete across multiple events helped lead the Marietta girls to several podium finishes.
🔥 Chaya Hughes-Turner
Age Group: Girls 13–14
Chaya was one of the most dominant athletes in the older girls division.
🥇 Standing Triple Jump Champion — 6’04”
🥈 100m — 13.70
🥈 200m — 28.60
Her combination of speed and power makes her one of the most versatile athletes on the team.
🔥 Ayden Harrison
Age Group: Boys 11–12
Ayden had one of the most impressive sprint performances in the boys division.
🥇 100m Champion — 13.40
🥇 200m Champion — 28.38
His explosive acceleration and strong finish secured two gold medals for Marietta Track Club.
⭐ Additional Marietta Standouts
These athletes also delivered strong performances and top finishes:
Shiloh Walker
🥉 100m (15.64)
4️⃣ 200m (33.58)
4️⃣ Triple Jump (5’06”)
Kali Thompson
🥈 Triple Jump (5’08”)
Kaliah Criss
🥉 Triple Jump (5’08”)
Henrietta Bednarski
🥈 Long Jump (11’05”)
Aylon Gaines
🥉 Boys 6–8 100m (15.93)
Ryan Hill
🥈 Boys 9–10 100m (14.74)
Karsten Randle
🥉 Boys 9–10 100m (14.90)
Michael McNair
🥇 Boys 9–10 200m (30.81)
Noah Morrison
🥈 Boys 11–12 200m (28.46)
Christian Lee
4️⃣ Boys 13–14 100m (12.82)
🏁 Coach’s Takeaway
The meet highlighted the depth and development of the Marietta Track Club program, with athletes competing strongly across multiple age groups and events.
From record-setting sprints to powerful jumps, the team demonstrated speed, discipline, and competitive spirit, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
⚡ The future is blazing fast.