Frosh Runner Thijs Erhahon (9) leads the rest of the running pack as he finishes his first lap of his mile race. Erhahon was very proud of his race saying, “my race was very good with a new personal record of 5:04.”

Coach Druten gives a pep talk to the top runners participating in Race #14. A participant of the race, Matthew Frey (12) expressed his excitement of the Warrior mile, “seeing everyone’s PR makes it a memorable night.”

Former Warrior Runner, and now Warrior Track Coach, Coach Madera warms up for his race. Madera explained the nostalgic feeling the Warrior Mile gave him, “…for me it brings back memories of racing under lights, wearing my old highschool uniform.”

JV Runner Raiden Go Romero (11) runs through his race trying to push to the finish line. Prideful of his performance in the race, Romero noted how “Being a part of the warrior mile is always an honor and it was a lot of fun.

Frosh Runners Jagger Smith (10), Aneesh Srirambhatla(10), and Camilo Avalos-Villegas (10), prepare to lead their Warrior teammates on their mile race. “Music [was] blaring and crowds cheering every step I took during the race,” recalled Camilo.

West High Varsity and JV Runners waiting for their race, watch from the top of the press box. Hayden Green (12) was unable to race that night but still remembered it as, “super exciting being able to watch all my teammates run super fast PRs…”

Coach Druten’s voice booming from the speakers instructs runners on what to do. Druten was amazed by the event and described it as, “it’s like the stars come in the skies and the stars show up on the track.”

Frosh Runner Micah Taw (10) catches a breath after a very hard and exhausting race. “…The Warrior Mile was definitely the most memorable,” recalled Taw.

Former Warrior Runner Emily Miles Sugay helps with the technical aspects of the Warrior Mile before racing. After her race, Sugay reflected on her contributions by saying, “it just felt great to be a part of.”

Top Varsity Runner Conor Gibson (12) ties his shoes in preparation for the last race of the night. “The experience, atmosphere, and hype was unmatched, ” Gibson said after his impressive race.