Relive the journey of all 16 N.J. boys indoor track sectional champions with our breakdown, along with our MVP picks.
The Ridge Boys winter track team wins the overall North 2, Group 3 State Sectional Championship at Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River, NJ on Friday, February 6, 2026.The 2026 indoor track postseason is officially in full swing, and 16 boys teams from across The Garden state have emerged as sectional champions after two weeks of high-stakes competition.
Each title run came with its own story. Some teams ended long droughts, others extended impressive streaks, and several delivered record-setting performances when it mattered most. We examined the path to victory for every champion—highlighting the athletes who delivered clutch performances, the key events that swung the standings, and the MVPs who rose above the rest with standout point totals. From razor-thin finishes to dominant displays, this year’s sectional meets produced no shortage of drama. Dive into our full breakdown to see how each championship was won and which stars shaped one of the most thrilling sectional seasons in recent memory.Ramsey delivered a dominant performance in North 1, Group 1, surpassing the 100‑point mark to capture the first sectional title in program history. The Rams were powered by a breakout meet from Giorgio Bruttini, who piled up 30 points to lead all scorers. Bruttini swept the hurdles and sprints, winning the 400 meters in 52.24 and the 55‑meter hurdles in 7.91, before helping anchor the victorious 4x400 relay that crossed in 3:35.22. Ramsey also picked up crucial field and distance victories, with Luciano Zizza taking the pole vault at 13-0 and Declan Finnegan winning the 1,600 in 4:37.31 to help secure the historic team title. Benjamin Johnson of Old Tappan competes in section 2 of the boys group 2 1600 meter run during the NJSIAA Indoor Track North 1 Groups 1 and 2 Sectional Meet at the Rothman Orthopedics Complex in Toms River, NJ on Saturday, February 8, 2025.Old Tappan snapped rival Demarest’s run of four straight championships, winning the North 1, Group 2 title for the first time in program history. Senior Brendan McNamara led the Golden Knights with a dominant all-around performance, capturing the 800 meters in 1:56.99 and anchoring the winning 4x400 relay, which crossed in 3:33.16. McNamara also added a runner-up finish in the 1,600, placing behind teammate Benjamin Johnson, who secured the event title in 4:31.81 to help seal Old Tappan’s breakthrough victory. Nicholas Falcone of Morris Hills competes in the boys large school Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Championships at Greystone Park in Morris Plains, NJ on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.Morris Hills held off Mount Olive to repeat as North 1, Group 3 champions, securing the program’s fourth sectional title. Senior Nicholas Falcone powered the Scarlet Knights with a strong distance showing, winning the 3,200 meters in 9:29.70 and adding a runner-up finish in the 1,600 with a time of 4:26.03. Steven Garcia of Hackensack competes in the boys 400 meter dash during the NJSIAA Indoor Track Meet of Champions at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, NY on Sunday, March 2, 2025.Hackensack delivered a statement performance in North 1, Group 4, ending a championship drought of more than a decade by winning its first sectional title since 2012—and just the second in program history. The Comets also halted Ridgewood’s run of four straight titles with a dominant showing on the track. Senior Seven Garcia powered the victory with a pair of individual wins, taking the 400 meters in 48.78 and the 800 in 2:03.65. The USC commit also anchored Hackensack’s 4x400 relay to a convincing win in 3:23.94. Distance standout Michael McGinnity added another sweep for the Comets, as the Monmouth University commit captured both the 1,600 and 3,200 , sealing Hackensack’s long-awaited championship run. Jason Griffin of Whippany Park finishes second and sets a PR of 53.92 in section 4 of the group 1 boys 400 meter dash during the NJSIAA 2 Groups 1 & 4 Sectional Track Meet at the Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex, in Toms River, NJ on Saturday, February 3, 2024.Whippany Park returned to the top of North 2, Group 1, edging defending champion Hasbrouck Heights to claim its first sectional title since 2023 and the eighth in program history. The Wildcats leaned on strong performances across multiple events, led by Jason Griffin’s 18-point effort. Griffin anchored the winning 4x400 relay, which finished in 3:40.70, and added key scoring with a third-place finish in the 400 and a fifth-place showing in the 800 . Whippany Park also picked up crucial victories in the field events, as Gavin Kelly cleared 6-2 to win the high jump and Max Guerard secured the pole vault title with an 11-0 clearance. David Edokpolor Shabazz competes in in the 400 meter race during the NJSIAA Indoor Track and Field North 2 Group 2 Sectional Meet at the Rothman Orthopedics Sports Complex in Toms River, NJ on 2/8/26.Shabazz returned to the top of North 2, Group 2, securing its first sectional title since 2019 and just the second in program history. The Bulldogs edged Voorhees and ended Bernards’ three-year championship streak with a balanced, high-impact team effort. Senior David Edokpolor delivered a standout performance, piling up 26 points to lead the way. He helped anchor the winning 4x400 relay, which clocked 3:29.67, and added runner-up finishes in both the 400 meters and 800 meters . Andre Bovell contributed another key victory, capturing the 55-meter hurdles title in 7.82 to seal the championship. Jacob Medenilla of Ridge competes in the boys pole vault at the North 2, Group 3 sectionals at Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River, NJ on Friday, February 6, 2026.Ridge rose to the top in North 2, Group 3, edging defending champion Chatham to claim its first sectional title since 2019 and the third in program history. Junior Jacob Medenilla played a pivotal role in the Red Devils’ victory, winning the pole vault with a 12-0 clearance and contributing to the team’s first-place 4x400 relay, which finished in 3:31.59. He also added a fifth-place showing in the 55-meter hurdles, clocking 8.04 to round out a strong all-around performance.Westfield extended its dominance in North 2, Group 4, securing its fifth consecutive sectional championship—which also stands as the Blue Devils’ fifth title in program history. Despite not producing an individual event winner, Westfield’s depth once again proved decisive, with key runner-up finishes across multiple events fueling the victory. Nikos Davlouros placed second in the 800 meters with a time of 2:00.84, while Lincoln Staiger added another runner-up finish in the 3,200 at 9:52.16. In the field, Nicholas Dena earned second in the shot put with a throw of 48-2.5, and Toby Bronsteen matched the effort in the pole vault, clearing 11-6 to give Westfield valuable points in its title run. Connor Killian of New Providence competes in the 400 meter hurdles of the track and field Central Groups 1 & 4 Sectional Finals at Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, NJ on Friday, May 16, 2025.New Providence captured its first sectional championship in program history, edging out the field in Central Group 1 with a strong showing across the sprints and hurdles. Seniors Daniel Porretti and Kyle Macauley powered the Pioneers’ effort, sweeping the short sprint titles—Porretti winning the 400 meters in 51.26 and Macauley taking the 55 meters in 6.79. Both also contributed to the 4x400 relay, which finished second in 3:34.33. The Pioneers added crucial field points as well. John Barfield claimed the high jump title after clearing 5-8, while Connor Killian—another member of the 4x400 squad—earned a runner-up finish in the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 8.48. Brandyn Grant of Cranford competes in the triple jump of the track and field Union County Championship at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield, NJ on Friday, May 9, 2025.Cranford broke through in Central, Group 2, securing the first sectional title in program history with a balanced team effort highlighted by key performances in the field. Junior Owen Frees-Kroboth delivered a runner-up finish in the pole vault, clearing 12-0, while senior William Rue added another second-place showing in the shot put with a throw of 51-11. Together, their contributions helped lift the Cougars to a milestone championship. Jay Adimala of Colts Neck competes in the group 3 sectional in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Sectionals at Thompson Park in Monroe, NJ on Saturday Nov. 1, 2025.Colts Neck extended its reign in Group 3, securing a fourth consecutive sectional championship and the fifth in program history. The Cougars once again relied on strong distance performances, led by Rutgers commit Jay Adimala. Adimala claimed the 3,200-meter title in 9:48.32 and added valuable points with a runner-up finish in the 1,600, clocking 4:22.81. Junior Kyle Schandall also delivered a standout performance, winning the 800 meters in 1:59.80 and helping the 4x400 relay to a second-place finish in 3:32.82. Clay Stevens of Manalapan leads the pack during the boys 1600 meter run at the Central, G4 Sectionals in Toms River, NJ on Friday, February 13, 2026.Manalapan surged to the top of Central, Group 4, edging defending champion North Brunswick to secure the first sectional title in program history. The breakthrough performance was fueled by standout distance runner Clay Stevens, a Syracuse commit who delivered two crucial victories. Stevens controlled the 1,600 meters, winning in 4:25.68, and later doubled back to claim the 3,200 title in 9:39.73, anchoring the Braves’ historic championship run. Joseph Saicic of Glassboro races to victory in boys group 1 during the NJSIAA South Jersey Cross Country Sectional Championships at DREAM Park in Logan Township, NJ, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.Glassboro completed a repeat performance in South, Group 1, edging Woodstown by a single point in one of the closest races of the sectional championships. The Bulldogs were powered by a standout distance double from sophomore Joseph Saicic, who won the 1,600 meters in 4:33.47 and came back to take the 3,200 in 9:52.30. Glassboro also picked up valuable field points from Moses Robles, who claimed the high jump title with a clearance of 6-2, helping secure the team’s second straight sectional crown. Brandon Stoner of Haddonfield captures second in boys group 2 during the NJSIAA South Jersey Cross Country Sectional Championships at DREAM Park in Logan Township, NJ, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.Haddonfield continued its dominance in South, Group 2, securing its second straight sectional championship and the eighth in program history. The Bulldogs delivered a complete team performance, piling up wins across events to stay atop the group. Brandon Stoner set the tone, winning the 800 meters in 2:00.50 before helping anchor the victorious 4x400 relay, which finished in 3:30.80. Ryder Bozine added a title in the 55-meter hurdles , while Ryan Gibson claimed the 3,200 in 9:38.48. Benjamin Andrus took home the 1,600 crown with a 4:28.45, and Thompson Croiser rounded out the effort with a win in the shot put at 44-0.5. Mason Henry of Deptford competes in the boys pole vault during the NJSIAA Group 3 Relay Championships at Rothman Orthopedics Sports Complex in Toms River, NJ on Sunday, January 18, 2026.Deptford secured its first sectional crown since 2022 on Saturday, winning the South, Group 3 title by narrowly topping defending champion Winslow. The victory marks just the second sectional championship in program history. Senior Mason Henry delivered a dominant performance in the field events to propel the Spartans. He shattered the meet record in the pole vault, clearing a state‑leading 15-2 to claim the title, and added a runner-up finish in the high jump after clearing 6-0.Toms River North claimed its third straight South, Group 4 championship, edging Millville to secure the fourth sectional title in program history. Senior Tahj Wilson delivered a standout performance, scoring 26 points to lead the Mariners. Wilson dominated the 800 meters with a winning time of 1:59.40 and anchored the team’s victorious 4x400 relay, which crossed in 3:29.36. He also added a third-place finish in the 1,600, clocking 4:32.65 to cap a pivotal all-around effort.
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