Kenny Wanlass of Newport Harbor High in California relied on a strong surge in the final 400 meters to win the 2-mile boys junior race in 10:08.9 at the Fastback Invitational in the first cross country meet held at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut since the 2019 Foot Locker West Regionals. Wanlass produced the third-fastest time overall from all four sections combined.