Christian Brothers and Union Catholic came out on top in Non-Public A for another year after Friday's action in Toms River.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2026, 9:46 a.m.The boys non-public A & B indoor track championships at the Rothman Orthopaedic Sports Complex in Toms River, NJ on Friday, February 20, 2026.Christian Brothers cemented its dominance once again, capturing a third straight Non-Public A championship with a commanding team performance.
The Colts piled up 112 points—more than doubling runner‑up St. Peter’s Prep, which finished with 45—to secure not only their three‑peat, but the program’s 28th state title. That total extends CBA’s lead as the winningest track and field program in N.J. history. “This is a big deal for us”, said Head Coach Karl Torchia. “Winning a state championship is hard every year and this is our 28th overall for indoor, so it’s nice to do it for the seniors in their last time in the bubble”.Senior Luke Hnatt delivered a standout double, opening his day with a victory in the 1,600 meters in 4:20.83 before returning to close the meet with a record-breaking run in the 3,200. The Virginia commit crossed in 9:10, eclipsing the meet record of 9:14 held by Gil St. Bernard’s legend Doug Smith since 2008. Hnatt’s time also stands as the fastest in N.J. this season. “In the 1600, I was just going out thereI didn’t really care about time”, said Hnatt afterwards. “I never really care about time to be honest, I just want to win stuff, so for that race I went out easy and I knew my teammates were with me and I got the win, so I can’t complain about that and It was the same with the 3,200″. “I just love the race, so I was so happy when my coach texted me and said that I was gonna double Friday”, added Hnatt. I was so happy because I want to take any opportunity I can to get out race and get some wins under my belt, so it was a lot of fun and im really happy with how things went today". After winning the Meet of Champions title in cross‑country, he now sets his sights on adding another M of C crown to his résumé. “I’m really confident now after today because I didn’t really get the race that much this season”, Hnatt said. “This is my first one of my first races of the season, I had the 3k last week, but this was my first race in-state and open race, so it was really fun to get out here, and I’m really excited for Meet of Champs in two weeks”. CBA nearly swept the 3,200 podium, with Gavin Schmitt finishing second and Ryan Collins placing third. In the 1,600, Wyatt Falkowski and Sean Galvin backed up Hnatt with third‑ and fourth‑place finishes. Senior Matt McInerney added a runner‑up showing in the 800, clocking 2:04.93.In the high jump, Ethan McAllister delivered a major breakthrough with a personal‑best clearance of 6-5, taking the win on his second attempt. Teammate Gavin Marlin followed in second with a 6-2 finish. CBA swept the top two spots in the pole vault as well. Junior Shane Landau claimed the title by clearing 13-0 on his second attempt, with Thomas Zawisza securing the runner‑up position. The Colts also picked up critical points in the shot put, where Colin Pinguelo and Matthew Orio placed third and fourth. To close out the meet, the 4x400 relay team of Gavin Brunelli, Liam Wheeler, Finn Sheehan, and Billy Reilly combined for a third‑place finish in 3:28.18. “When I came here in 2001, CBA was known for its distance group and it’s still known for its distance group, but now it’s also known to be a total track team and that was always my goal”, said Torchia. We scored in the shot put, went one and two in the high jump and one, two and three in the pole vault, so we’re scoring all over the place and it’s important for the program to keep progressing that way". From distance to field events to the relays, Christian Brothers delivered a wire‑to‑wire team performance—one befitting the most decorated program in state history. “These kids put in a ton of work”, said Torchia. “It’s not just physical, it’s mental. With all this snow, we haven’t been able to train the way we’ve wanted to, we’ve beem training in the hallways or on the treadmills. It was a tough thing to get through, and these guys came through like champs. They were sharing treadmills, going to each other’s house to get on bikes and just doing everything they possibly can to keep progressing to make sure they’re going to win the state championship”. Morgan Holley of Union Catholic finishes first in section 4 of the girls non-public A 55 meter hurdles during the NJSIAA Non-Public A & B Championships at the Rothman Orthopaedic Sports Complex in Toms River, NJ on Friday, February 20, 2026.For more than a decade, the Non-Public A team title has run through Union Catholic—and on Friday, the Vikings extended their reign yet again. Union Catholic rolled to its 11th consecutive state championship, adding to a streak that now spans every title in program history. The Vikings were untouchable, amassing 138 points to outdistance runner‑up Oak Knoll, which finished with 44.Paige Sheppard delivered one of the day’s signature performances in the 1,600 meters, clocking 4:48.20 to lower her own meet record of 4:54.43 set last winter. Teammate Sophia Thompson wasn’t far behind, also dipping under the previous record with a 4:48.77 runner‑up finish. Cayleigh Kaiser kept the wins coming in the distance events, taking the 3,200 in 10:33.56. She led a Vikings sweep of the top three, with Ella Solorzano and freshman Harper Telesca securing second and third. Union Catholic also struck gold in the hurdles, where Morgan Holley captured the 55-meter title in 8.35. The Vikings closed the meet in fitting fashion—with another record. The 4x400 relay team of Abigail Robisky, Sheppard, Aubrey Devers, and Abriyah Thompson stormed to a 3:54.54 finish, breaking the meet record of 3:55.26 that UC set in 2017. From start to finish, Union Catholic reaffirmed why it stands among New Jersey’s premier track and field programs. And with young talent continuing to emerge, the Vikings’ Non-Public A dynasty shows no signs of slowing.Adrian Woodward of Bergen Catholic places 3rd in heat 7 of the boys 400 meter dash NPA on day 2 of the NJSIAA Non-Public A Track Meet at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ on Saturday, May 31, 2025.Bergen Catholic closed the meet with a historic performance in the 4x400 relay, as Thomas McAnulty, Jan Siek, Adrian Woodward and Amiir Woodward combined for a winning time of 3:23.98. The quartet’s effort broke the group record of 3:24.64, which had stood since Union Catholic set it in 2014. St. Benedict’s Prep standout Liaram Nyanke captured the 400 meters in 49.46, while Donovan Catholic’s Jael Hester raced to the 55‑meter hurdles title in 7.46. St. Peter’s Prep earned two individual victories from its sophomore stars. Liam Angley claimed the 800 meters in 1:56.67, and Jevon Ledgister sprinted to the 55‑meter dash crown in 6.40. In the field events, St. Joseph senior Vin Pundzius delivered a clutch performance in the shot put, unleashing a 57-4.25 throw on his final attempt to secure the state title. Reagan Moore of Oak Knoll takes first in the Junior girls race at the Magee Memorial Class Meet 2025 at Central Park of Morris in Morris Hills, NJ on Saturday, September 20, 2025.Oak Knoll standout Reagan Moore turned in one of the day’s top all‑around performances, sweeping the mid‑distance events with wins in both the 400 and 800 meters. Moore claimed the 400 title in 56.33 before returning to take the 800 in 2:13.42. The Royals added another gold in the field events, where Madeline Kulikowski cleared 5-0 on her first attempt to secure the high jump title. Immaculate Heart Academy’s Zoey Orlando earned sprint honors with a victory in the 55‑meter dash, breaking the tape in 7.12.In the shot put, Notre Dame’s Nora Schmitz delivered a winning throw of 34-1½ on her third attempt to lock down the state title.
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