2025 Boys Track/Field Season Preview
American Conference
Head Coach: Chris Radtke
Players to watch: Sophomore Luke McGovern returns as the reigning Suburban League champion in the 100 m dash, and his potential truly knows no bounds. Luke’s speed, power, work ethic and an uncompromising competitiveness will take him far.–Junior Quincy John is coming off a stellar MVP season in 2024, where he led the team not only in points but also in passion and positivity. A fierce competitor, Quincy has proven he can go toe-to-toe with the very best sprinters in the highly competitive Suburban League.– Junior Nathan Eminian had an impressive year on the cross country team and hopes to follow that up with standout performances in the distance events on the track.
Season outlook: The Greenmen are gearing up for an outstanding season, driven by a group of skillful and fast returning athletes who are ready to lead the charge with their dedication and commitment to excellence. We will embrace the energy of a younger team this year with many of our underclassmen poised to shine after gaining valuable experience last season. With speed, teamwork, and a relentless drive, this group is ready to make a big impact. Couple that with our returning varsity distance runners, jumpers and throwers and the future looks bright for Greenmen Track and Field.
Head Coach: Conner Seeman
Players to watch: DJ Owens / Senior / 110 Hurdles– Josiah Wright / Senior / Discus
Season outlook: I am expecting big things out of returning lettermen Donny O’Brien, Blake Kurtz, Spartacus Petrie, and Terrean Bailey in the mid distance sprints and long distance relays. All four of these young men have worked extremely hard in the off season and I am looking forward to seeing that hard work pay off on the track this season. This year we are bringing in a very athletic and talented freshman class which will be anchored by Angelo Gotto, Clee Thompson, Noah Wright and Da’Vieon Ingol. Last year both Angelo Gotto and Clee Thompson were state qualifiers in 8th grade in the long jump and 200m hurdles at the 8th grade state meet.
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Head Coach: Dan Scourfield
Players to watch: Wyatt Ulbricht Senior Distance– Isaiah Lutz sophomore sprinter/ long jumper– Levent Kaynarca Senior Thrower
Season outlook: Our sprint program has doubled in size with addition of many talented freshmen. The distance team continues to be a strength and the throwers are improving.
Head Coach: Devan Lippincott
Players to watch: Ty Sgambati, SR, Distance– Christopher Metzger, JR, Sprinter– Evan DiMalanta, SR, Pole Vault
Season outlook: Highland boys have a number of top returning letterwinners. We have a lot of depth in our distance and sprints, which will help our already strong distance group lead by senior Ty Sgambati. Our overall depth should help to improve our league performance from last year.
Head Coach: Billy D’Amico
Players to watch: Will Wells – Junior – Distance– Zack Stupczy – Sophomore – Hurdles, High Jump, & Pole Vault– Johlil Blanchard – Junior – Sprints
Season outlook: With many letter winners returning and great senior leadership, we look to make some noise at the league meet and beyond this year. We will be led by our distance and jumps teams.
Head Coach: Andrew Murray
Players to watch: Jaiden Portis, Junior, High Jump/Long Jump– Kyle Mcqueen, Junior, 110 Hurdles, 300 Hurdles, High Jump– Braylon Hawthorne, Junior, 1600, 800
Season outlook: We’re very excited with our returning talent this season. We feel that we’re more well-rounded than we’ve been in recent years, and have athletes in each event capable of being very competitive! We’re optimistic that will make for an exciting season.
Head Coach: Mike Srodawa
Players to watch: Anthony Bontempo Jr. Jumps– Preston Schock Jr. Throws– Quinton Johns Jr. Sprinter
Season outlook: We have a large group of returning point scores and a large group of freshman who should make an impact. Looking forward to the season and see what happens.
National Conference
Head Coach: Bob Schank
Players to watch: Jared Ryan 12th gr 400m, 800m relays– Patrick Murphy 11th gr 100m, 200m relays– Jacob Eterovich 11th gr 100m, 200m relays
Season outlook: We have Jared Ryan & Patrick Murphy returning from last year’s State 4th place 4x400m relay so we are trying to find potential replacements as well as for the State qualifying 4x100m relay with Jacob Eterovich & Patrick Murphy as members from last year’s team. We will be solid on the distance side and a lot of new faces in the field events.
Head Coach: Mark McConnell
Players to watch: Parker Maniar, Senior, Hurdles, Jumps– Ryder Kessick, Senior, Distance– Drake Vander Cica, Sophomore, Throws
Season outlook: Looking to contend for the league and district championships. We had one athlete go to state last year. We are looking to get more this year.
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Head Coach: Joe Francescangeli
Players to watch: Jordan Bunch (12th; 400m)– Harlen Williams (12th; 400m/800m)– Clark Defendorff (11th; 100m/200m)
Season outlook: The boys team is returning a solid group of underclassmen and upperclassmen who improved towards the end of the season last year. They have been working hard since practice started and are eager for the meets to begin. The team is going to be led by OHSAA Division I Regional Qualifiers in Jordan Bunch (12th; 400m) and Clark Defendorff (11th; 100m/200m).
Head Coach: Dan Iwan
Players to watch: Eric Del Torto (senior sprinter/hurdler)– Bryan Shin (junior thrower)– Elias Lamarre (sophomore sprinter)
Season outlook: We are excited about the upcoming season. The team is well-rounded and can compete across the board in all of the events.
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Head Coach: Chris Beery
Players to watch: Calix Lemp (Junior) Sprints– Aydn Coviak (Sophomore) Sprints, Jumps– Cooper Gray (Junior) Sprints Also: Alex Valentine (Sophomore) Sprints, Pole Vault
Season outlook: The Suburban League National Conference is truly one of the elite track and field conferences in Northeast Ohio. We look forward to the season and embrace the challenge that our league presents.
