Here is an overview of the high school boys track and field teams in Greater Lansing. This reflects information provided to the LSJ by area coaches.
KEY = D – Distance, H – Hurdles, J – Jumps, M – Middle distance, R – Relays, S – Sprints, T – Throws, PV – pole vault, LJ – long jump, HJ – High jump, A-adaptive,
CAAC BLUE
Coaches’ predictions: 1. Grand Ledge, 2. DeWitt, 3. East Lansing, 4. Okemos, 5. Holt, 6. Waverly, 7. Everett
Top athletes: Kamden Bigham-Tsai, East Lansing; Charlie Folino, Okemos; Ian Morgan, Okemos; Channing Ridley, DeWitt; Caleb Ross, East Lansing; Jackson Shaltry, Grand Ledge
DEWITT
Top athletes: Caedin Martin-Seymour (jr), Channing Ridley (jr.), Mason Raborn (jr.), Casey Flannery (jr.), Jadon Bender (sr.)
EAST LANSING
Last season: 4th
Co-coaches: Octavis Long / Kentre Patterson
Top returners: Caleb Ross (jr.) M, Aiden Ball (sr.) S, Kamden Bigham-Tsai (sr.) H, Payton Jones (sr.) H, Liam Preisser (sr.) M/D, Jackson Gast (sr.) D, Carter Allen (jr.) S, Baylor Schanski (jr.) S, Kellen Lott (sr.) M/D
Other contributors: Jamarion Underwood (so.) T, Donovan Finger (so.) S, Romero Brown (jr.) S/H
Outlook: Bigham-Tsai was a state qualifier and Ross is an all-region performer back for the Trojans. They are part of an East Lansing squad that had a blend of youth and experience that the coaching staff expects to get better throughout the season. The Trojans are pushing to finish in the top half of the Blue.
EVERETT
Top athletes: Rayon Sanders (sr.), Kort’e McKenzie (jr.), Jeremiah Delagarza (jr.), Sed Yacoub (sr.)
GRAND LEDGE
Last season: 1st
Coach: Rich White (8th season)
Top returners: Rylen Richey (so.) D, Jackson Shaltry (sr.) T, Alex McKennon (sr.) D, Kingston Oakes (jr.) S, Griffin Hamilton (sr.) S, Levi Yeah (jr.) S, Anthony Baker (jr.) S, Jack Ball (jr.) S
Other contributors: Nolan Lounds (jr.) D, Kingston Nixon (jr.) S, Caelan Marsh (jr.) D, Ezra Hutchinson (jr.) J
Outlook: The Comets are looking to replicate their 2025 success, coming off back-to-back CAAC Blue titles and a regional title. Jackson Shaltry and Jack Ball each return as state-qualifiers and will lead Grand Ledge this season.
HOLT
Top athletes: Jeremy Sanders (so.) Michael Aimery (sr.), Rem Piper (so.), Adiran Abbott-Wallace (sr.), Ethan Melville (sr.), Carl Flinton (sr.), Mikah Williams (sr.), Greyson Widmeyer (sr.)
OKEMOS
Coach: Brian Harrod (24th season)
Top returners: Charlie Folino (sr.) S, Bryan Coleman (sr.) S, Gavin Gerhardt (so.), Ian Morgan (sr.) D, Malcolm Cesario (sr.) D, Simon Shutt (jr.) D, Ian Bozung (jr.) D, Connor Fochtman (sr.) D, Miles Wallace (jr.) T, Colin Cavanaugh (so.) T
Other contributors: Hayden Volz (fr.) D, Sam Reynolds (jr.) H, Keonne Brown (fr.) H, Rylan Rapson (fr.) S
Outlook: Morgan is one of the area’s top distance runners, while Folino emerged as one of the top sprinters last fall to lead the returners for the Wolves.
WAVERLY
Last season: 6th
Coach: Korey Ringer (1st season)
Top returners: Kyren Davis (jr.), Malik Embry (sr.), Andersen Trice (jr.), Peyton Deyo (so.), Lawrence Burton (so.), JzCoi Woods (so.), Ramon Jefferson II (so.), Kenneth Hinton (so.), Julio Nadeau (so.), Hakim Simon (so.), Jaiden Civils (so.),
Other contributors: Tre Burton (so.) S/J
Outlook: The Warriors will field a young roster and look to build on several CAAC Blue honorable mention relay teams from last year.
CAAC RED
Coaches’ predictions: 1. Williamston, 2. Mason, 3. St. Johns, T-4. Haslett, T-4. Fowlerville, 6. Eastern
Top athletes: Steven Bush, Williamston; Drew Kersten, Williamston; Duncan Palmer, Williamston; Hayden Rogers, Williamston
EASTERN
Top athletes: Koamir Muhamad (sr.), Kenyatta Gee (sr.), Jontae Rosario (sr.), Zadien Harris (jr.), Momodou Ndiaye (so.), Mekhi Watts (sr.)
FOWLERVILLE
Top athletes: Landon Aeschliman (sr.), Connell Hardenbrook (jr.), Carter Banfield (sr.), Zachary Rinehart (sr.), Ranger Matteson (sr.), Levi Dutton (sr.), Brayden Packer (sr.)
HASLETT
Coach: Mike Homan (10th season)
Top returners: Noah Lowery (jr.) S/R, Riley Gay (so.) M/R, Colin Booms (jr.) D, Sawyer Zeman (jr.) D, Wardell Wicker (sr.) R, Damius Redmond (sr.) HJ/H, Cullen Delaney (so.) T, Ezra Chapman (jr.) M, Kodi Rose (jr.) M/D
Other contributors: Liam Dewitt (so.) M/D, Isaiah Cates (so.) M/D/R
Outlook: Lowery, Gay, Redmond and Delaney were all-league athletes for the Vikings. Haslett hopes to stay healthy and compete for a spot in the top half of the league.
MASON
Last season: 2nd
Coach: Eric Haynie (26th season)
Top returners: Drew Lator (so.) T, Reece Grafius (so.) D, Ben Kish (sr.) S, Wesley Rogers (sr.) H, Thomas Slezak ( sr.) HJ, Boone Smith (jr.) M, Victor Uchendu (sr.) S, Darien Williams (sr.) S
Other contributors: Brayden Packer T, Jackson Rewerts T, Caleb Ward HJ/H
Outlook: Slezak was a league champion, while Lator, Grafius and Smith were all-league performers last season for Mason. The Bulldogs hope to develop their young talent as they aim to compete for a league title.
ST. JOHNS
Top athletes: Nolan Cullens (so.), Aide Arvey (jr.), Reagan Ward (sr.), Bryce Pratl (sr.), Jackson Armstrong (sr.), Christian Simmons (sr.)
WILLIAMSTON
Last season: 5-0 (1st)
Coach: Kyle Robinson (3rd season)
Top returners: Drew Kersten (sr.) S/R, Duncan Palmer (fr.) D/R, Gabe Robke (sr.) T, Hayden Rogers (sr.) D/R, Jameson Conti (sr.) H, Joe Smith (sr.) S/R, Max Annis (jr.) PV/S, Raymond Herek (sr.) D, Steven Bush (sr.) S/R, Teddy Weber (so.) D/R, Tommy Pratt (sr.) LJ/S/R
Other contributors: Aidan Fredericks (jr.) H, Ashton Loznak (fr.) S/R, Eston Thorburn (sr.) S/R, Harper Tolbert (jr.) HJ, Henry Merchant (so.) H, Henry Palazzolo (sr.) T, Jacob Martin (sr.) D/R, Joe Sawdon (so.) PV, Keegan Trevino (fr.) T, Kyle Supangco (jr.) HJ/S/R, Luke Criscuolo (so.) LJ/S/R, Luke Niederquell (jr.) H/S, Micah Niederquell (fr.) PV, Noah Niederquell (fr.) LJ/S/R, Ryder Supianoski (fr.) HJ/S/R. Tom Donnelly (sr.) LJ/S/R, Tommy McGuire (r.) S/R, Rasser Daik (jr.) HJ/S/R, Zach Kulesza (sr.) HJ/S
Outlook: Pratt, Bush and Kersten are returners from the Hornets’ all-state spring relays and among are large cast of talent back for the Hornets. Palmer is returning from injury and expected to also be a big factor. Wlliamston believes it will have its deepest and most talented team in many years and hopes that shows in the league and also at the regional and state meets.
CAAC WHITE
Coaches’ predictions: 1. Lansing Catholic, 2. Portland, 3. Olivet, 4. Charlotte, T. 5. Eaton Rapids, T-5. Ionia, 7. Sexton, 8. Lakewood
Top athletes: Braylon Holmes, Charlotte; Max McDowell, Olivet; Ethan Schaefer, Olivet; Leland VanAlstine, Lansing Catholic; Nolan Zbytowski, Portland
CHARLOTTE
Top athletes: Braylon Holmes (jr.), Brando McKillop (sr.), Lane Moore (so.), Seth Ousley (jr.), Phoenix Lawton (sr.), Nick Hoogstra (sr.), Damion Pilgrim (fr.)
EATON RAPIDS
Top athletes: Parker Daggett (jr.), Brayden McGuirt (so.), Duncan Holevac (jr.), Cole Strank (jr.), Michael Chapates (jr.), Cannon Nealy (so.)
IONIA
Top athletes: Wolton Sandborn (sr.), Mason Clark (sr.), Jaxxon Thelen (sr.), Vinvent Flohr (sr.), Nolan Hart (sr.), Eli Roberts (so.)
LAKEWOOD
Last season: 7th
Coach: Jim Hassett
Top returners: Gavin McGarry (sr.) T, Michael Goodemoot (jr.) S, Ben Possehn (sr.) H/S, Skyler Oberlin (so.) PV/S, Kaden Rohrbacher (jr.) D, Cloud James (jr.) S, Ethan Matthews (sr.) S, Gabe Dixon (so.) A, Clayton Goethals (jr.) T
Other contributors: Conner Merritt (jr.) M, Wyatt Sorenson (fr.) S, Ivan Goodemoot (fr.) D
Outlook: McGarry was the CAAC White champion in the discus, and Michael Goodemoot and Dixon are returning state placers for the Vikings. Hassett said this will be a development season for Lakewood after it graduated some key scorers from last season.
LANSING CATHOLIC
Last season: 1st
Coach: Tim Simpson (24th season)
Top returners: Leland VanAlstine (sr.) H/S, Lucas Gates (sr.) D, Gavin Rabideau (sr.) S, John Raphael (sr.) S, Blaise Demko (sr.) M, Everett Beach (jr.) D, Grady Richey (so.) D, Teo Krumm (jr.) M, James Tennes (jr.) M
Other contributors: Watson Ferrari (so.) S, Seth Hahnenberg (jr.) J, Lucas Dillon (fr.) S, Connor Thomson (sr.) T, Kurt Parilla (sr.) S, Isaac Gallego (fr.) S
Outlook: VanAlstine finished all-state in both hurdles events and is signed to compete at Davenport, while Raphael was part of an all-state relay last spring. Simpso believes the Cougars have a shot at a podium finish in Division 3 if they stay healthy. Hahnenberg and the spring relays also could make impacts for Lansing Catholic as it chases success.
OLIVET
Last season: 1st
Coach: Brian Lincoln (12th season)
Top returners: Ethan Schaefer (sr.) S/R, Max McDowell (sr.) S/R, Ethan Myers (so.) S/LJ, Caleb Frazier (jr.) S, Josh Kleinfelt (sr.) T, Josh Tucker (jr. ) T, Dawson Feldpausch (sr.) M, Andrew Weaver (so.) M, Evan Schaefer (sr.) D, Landon Gessner (jr.) D
Other contributors: Jace Kennedy (so.) H/PV, Aaron Atkins (sr.) J/R, Zaiden Bramer (sr.) J/M
Outlook: Schaefer, McDowell, Myers and Frazier were all-state last season and Feldpausch was a state qualifier for the Eagles, who hope to once again be one of the best in the CAAC White. Sprints, relays and throws are the strengths for Olivet, which hopes to have a large group qualify for the state meet.
PORTLAND
Top athletes: Brady Rowe (sr.), Carson Spenski (jr.), Nolan Zbytowski (sr.), Andrew Feldpausch (sr.), Kehyan Page (jr.), Derek Le Du (jr.), Isaiah Bower (jr.), Hunter Burgoyne (jr.)
SEXTON
Top athletes: James Brown (sr.), Jeremiah Skipworth (so.), Keith Morgan Jr. (jr.), Abdual Carter-Foreman (jr.)
CMAC
Coaches’ predictions: 1. Pewamo-Westphalia, 2. Fowler, 3. Laingsburg, 4. Saranac, 5. Bath, 6. Perry, 7. Potterville, 8. Dansville, 9. Portland St. Patrick, 10. Lansing Christian
Top athletes: John Kowatch, Pewamo-Westphalia; Owen Poppema, Bath; Chandler Webb, Perry
BATH
Top athletes: Owen Poppema (so.), Elijah Davis (so.), Carter Doerr (so.), Evan Hagerman (sr.), Brady Smith (sr.), Apolo Wolf (so.), Calvin Gunn (so.)
DANSVILLE
Top athletes: Reid Hacker (so.), Tucker Jolin (so.), Evan Sykes (jr.), Riley Graf (sr.), Chris Matyas (jr.)
FOWLER
Top athletes: Eli Thelen (fr.), Isaac Thelen (jr.), Colt Nobach (sr.), Brigham Thelen (fr.), Quentin Smith (sr.), Hudson Fedewa (so.), Brayden Witgen (sr.), Hudson Fedewa (so.)
LAINGSBURG
Coach: Brian Borgman
Top returners: Leandro Dolega-Caceres (jr.) HJ/S/R. Carson Helmer (so.) R, Grey Seguin (jr.) R, Shaun Mills (sr.) T, Keaton Dietz (sr.) H, Logan Robinson (sr.) D, James Foltz (sr.) D, Charles Denhert (jr.) T,
Other contributors: Derek Porubsky (fr.), Charlie Crisp (so.) PV
Outlook: Dolega-Caceres, Helmer and Seguin were part of a state qualifying relay team last spring and are among some of Laingsburg’s top returners
LANSING CHRISTIAN
Top athletes: Ben VanderGalien (fr.), Levi Lance (fr.), Jack Bajema (sr.)
PERRY
Last season: 3rd
Coach: Steve Bentley (31st season)
Top returners: Chandler Webb (sr.) PV/H/S, Alex McEwan (sr.) T, Silas Miller (sr.) LJ, Jacob Adkins (sr.) S/HJ, Gavin Fitchett (sr.) T, Tyler Rockafellow (jr.) MD/D, Brody Bentley (jr.) S/R, Anthony Cochrane (jr.) S/M, Trenton Duchene (so.) S/LJ, Gavin Kludt (so.) S
Other contributors: Chase Miller (fr.) S/M, Alex Rockafellow (jr.) H/J, Miles Reeb (so.) M, Levi Ostrander (so.) M
Outlook: Webb was a league champion and all-state pole vaulter and McEwan was a state qualifier in the discus to lead the talent back for the Ramblers. Perry hopes to be improved in the distance, middle distance and throws and wants to send as many athletes as possible to the state meet.
PEWAMO-WESTPHALIA
Top athletes: Alex Nurenberg (jr.), John Kowatch (jr.), Caleb Blyth (jr.), Wyatt Werner (jr.), Carter Theen (so.), Blake Thelen (sr.), Luke Schneider (sr.), Alden Pung (jr.), Brandon Buskulic (jr.), Elijah Thelen (sr.), Ty Thelen (sr.)
PORTLAND ST. PATRICK
Top athletes: Aiden Mosser (sr.), Benjamin White (jr.), Francis Austen (jr.), Teddy Brown (so.),
POTTERVILLE
Top athletes: Ayden Badgley (jr.), Nick Morales (so.), Andrew Treloar (fr.), Andrew Morales (jr.), Keegan Bennett (sr.), Isaiah O’Neil (jr.), Jeremy Schram (jr.)
SARANAC
Last season: 6th
Coach: Brian Powell (2nd season)
Top returners: Theo VanKuiken (jr.) PV/S, Dyson Hesche (sr.) T, Silas Mulnix (sr.) S/LJ, Rejz Conner (jr.) S/LJ, Logan Gregory (so.) M/PV, Gabe Webb (so.) M, Logan Bok (sr.) M, Macin Hartman (jr.) H, Alex Thomas (sr.) S/LJ
Other contributors: Brady Oosterhouse (so.) D, Ethan Bollone (so.) S/HJ, Isaac Hesche (fr.) T, Jace Smit (so.) S/D, Joel Oosterhouse (fr.) D
Outlook: Hesche was the CMAC shot put champion last season and VanKuiken was a state qualifier for Saranac. Gregory, Webb and Bok are returning all-league selections for Saranac, which hopes increased depth and numbers helps it try to push for a finish in the top half of CMAC.
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MAPLE VALLEY
Last season: 0-6
Coach: Jennifer Burpee (8th season)
Top returners: Kelvin Davis (so.) H/J, Andrew Phoenix (sr.) T, Ben Mater (sr.) D, Tyrese Robinson (sr.) T
Other contributors: Ayden Betancourt (sr.) D, Josh Miller (jr.) H/S, Kale Keiffer (fr.) T, Cayden Burpee (fr.) S
Outlook: Davis will look to lead the Lions as he returns from a state-qualifying season as a freshman. Phoenix and Robinson will head up a deep throwers group for Maple Valley.
OWOSSO
Last season: 4-1 (2nd Flint Metro)
Coach: Aaron Gillett (14th season)
Top returners: Eli Worthington (so) T, Evan Hunter (jr.) S/J, Tristan Williams (sr.) J/H, Talan Genovese (so.) PV, Brady Rappuhn (so.) M/R, Max Baade (sr.) S/M/R
Other contributors: Leonidas Erfourth (fr.) D, Joe Dawes (jr.) T
Outlook: Worthington and Baade each return as state qualifiers as they look to lead the Trojans to a Flint Metro League title after finishing second last year.
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Greater Lansing high school boys track and field overview
Reporting by Brian Calloway and Matthew Pike, Lansing State Journal / Lansing State Journal
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