With the end of the season around the corner, Boys and Girls Varsity Track have put together strong seasons competing against rival schools, including Loomis, Choate, and others. As the postseason nears, the teams hope to continue to build off this success.
On April 18, the team traveled to Deerfield for the Hunt Relays & Invitational. Bearcats recorded strong performances in the 1 mile, 400m hurdles, 4x400m Relay, and other field events. Highlights of the day included co-captain Stella Goss ’26 throwing a record distance in javelin. She broke the previous school record of 131’ 7” with a throw of 140’2”, which, at the time of the meet, placed her 23rd nationally this season. Goss placed 1st in shot put, discus, and javelin.
This past Saturday, May 10, both the Boys and Girls teams went to Avon for the Founders League Championships. Despite the pouring rain, both teams placed second overall, improving on their placements from the 24-25 season.
The final event of the meet, with all of the teams lining the track to cheer, was the 4x400m Relay. Both teams ran for second place, racing their best times of the season. The Boys race was a tight finish, with just a 0.15 second difference between first and second place.
Canon Farrer ’27, a member of the Boys Varsity 4x400m relay, said, “Even though it rained for hours and everyone had run multiple races, the lads went out and ran a massive personal best. We are feeling strong going into New Englands.”
Co-captain Anya Reppa ’26 said, “I’m proud of everybody, because there was a ton of rain that day and the team persevered so well. We had some amazing performances and founders champs.”
The team has welcomed many new members this year, ranging from Preps to Seniors, across all events. Co-captain William Becker ’26 said, “It’s been great to see myself reflected in the younger athletes. I remember back when I was their age, so I try to give them the best advice that I would’ve given myself back then. I think the new athletes have been incorporated really well in to the team and are setting the team up for success in the future.”
Although track and field may be seen as an individual sport, the team captains emphasized the importance of how the team works together. Co-captain Charlie Wright ’27 said, “A lot of people step up and try hard things even though they don’t necessarily have to. They support each other and take one for the team when it’s hard to run an extra event.”
The team also has been facing multiple injuries that have required adjustments in the lineup. Becker said, “We’ve had various injuries that we’ve had to adapt to, which I think the team has done a really good job of practicing and working around them.”
The team’s next meet will be the New England Championships, which will be hosted by Choate on May 16.
