UCLA is the choice for track and field standout Frank Royal '19.

Royal picked the Bruins over Houston, North Carolina, Oregon and Southern California, after a whirlwind of visits this past fall.

The captain is one of the top high-school long jumpers in the U.S., having jumped 24-4 1/2 as a junior last season, a school record, and the top American performance at Penn Relays in 2018 that was just a 1/4-inch shorter.

"UCLA was my school of choice because I felt the most comfortable there and I saw the mission that they had," said Royal, mentioning the Bruins would like to win a national title in the near future. "I would like to be a part of that team to win the national championship."

Royal will lead the Saints in the winter and spring with fellow captain Elby Omohundro '19, a UVA commit.

"I'm very excited for both guys," Saints track coach Marshall Ware said. "Nobody works harder and deserves it more. I can't wait to follow them at the next level."