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After Ejam Yohannes and Noah Smith battled earlier in the day in the 4x400m relay, it was clear to everyone at the track that the Elite boys’ 4x400m final would be something special.
Loyola entered with serious momentum, having run 3:14 the previous week to claim the California No. 1 mark. While the reigning California State 4x400m reigning champions, Long Beach Poly boys were making their season debut in the 4×4.
The race delivered on every bit of the hype.
In a thrilling finish separated by just 0.11 seconds, Long Beach Poly surged to a state-leading 3:11.72. Yohannes did everything he could to reel in Smith on the anchor leg, but Loyola came up just short, finishing in 3:11.83.
Following the Chandler Rotary Invitational, both teams now sit among the nation’s elite, and this showdown feels like just the beginning. With the CIF State Championships looming in May, this rivalry is shaping up to be one of the defining storylines of the season.