{"id":252543,"date":"2026-04-05T05:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/252543\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T05:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:35:08","slug":"servite-sets-california-4x100m-record-39-82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/252543\/","title":{"rendered":"Servite Sets California 4x100m Record, 39.82"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AServite High School’s record-breaking 4x100m relay team shatters the California state record, elevating the program to new heights of excellence.Long Beach Today<\/p>\n

Servite High School’s 4x100m relay team of Jace Wells, Jorden Wells, Kamil Pelovello, and Benjamin Harris ran a time of 39.82 seconds at the Trabuco Hills Invitational, becoming the first California team to break the 40-second barrier in the event and setting a new state record. This historic achievement also solidified Servite’s position as the top-ranked 4x100m relay team in the United States.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

Servite’s record-breaking performance is a significant milestone for California high school track and field. Breaking the 40-second barrier in the 4x100m relay is a feat that has eluded the state’s top programs for decades, and Servite’s accomplishment sets a new standard of excellence that will inspire and challenge other teams to push the limits of their abilities.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Servite’s journey to the sub-40 second mark began in March 2024 when a team of three freshmen and a sophomore ran 40.98 to place second at the Redondo Nike Invitational. The team continued to improve, running 40.00 to win the Arcadia Invitational in 2025 and break the 26-year-old California record previously held by Long Beach Poly. Going into this season, the Friars had their sights set on breaking the 40-second barrier, and after several close attempts, they finally achieved their goal at the Trabuco Hills Invitational.<\/p>\n

In March 2024, Servite ran 40.98 to place second at the Redondo Nike Invitational.At the Arcadia Invitational in 2025, Servite ran 40.00 to win the event and break the 26-year-old California record.In February 2026, Servite ran 40.05 at the Mustang Round Up, setting the stage for their record-breaking performance.On April 5, 2026, Servite ran 39.82 at the Trabuco Hills Invitational to set the new California 4x100m record.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Jace Wells<\/p>\n

A 10th-grade member of Servite’s record-breaking 4x100m relay team.<\/p>\n

Jorden Wells<\/p>\n

A 10th-grade member of Servite’s record-breaking 4x100m relay team.<\/p>\n

Kamil Pelovello<\/p>\n

A 10th-grade member of Servite’s record-breaking 4x100m relay team.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Harris<\/p>\n

An 11th-grade member of Servite’s record-breaking 4x100m relay team.<\/p>\n

Long Beach Poly<\/p>\n

The high school program that previously held the California 4x100m record, which Servite broke.<\/p>\n

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\n What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

Servite’s next stop will be the Arcadia Invitational, where they’ll face their toughest competition yet in what could be a preview of the CIF State final.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

Servite’s record-breaking performance in the 4x100m relay has elevated the program to a new level of excellence, setting a new standard for California high school track and field. Their journey to this historic achievement is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and unwavering determination to push the limits of their abilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a Servite High School’s record-breaking 4x100m relay team shatters the California…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":252544,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[131,133,132],"class_list":{"0":"post-252543","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-long-beach","8":"tag-long-beach","9":"tag-long-beach-headlines","10":"tag-long-beach-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252543","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252543"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252543\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/252544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252543"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252543"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}