As the winter sports season approaches, the Newark Academy varsity winter track team, led by returning Head Coach Nick Veneroso, gears up for another promising campaign after a stellar performance last year. The boys’ team, boasts back-to-back Prep Championships and a second-place finish at the State Group Championship during the 2022-23 season.

Major Losses:
The boys’ team graduated Bryce Rhodeman ‘23 (All-Non Public B Second Team High Jump), Pierce Malloy '23 (All-County Second Team 3200m) and Kayin Davis '23 and Ethan Garcia '23 (half of the All-Non Public B Third Team 4x400 Relay). The girls graduated captain Marie Kung '23.

Key Returners:
Despite notable departures, the boys return Matthew Herbert '25 (All-Non Public B and All-County First Team Pole Vault), LJ Hines '24 (All-Non Public B Third Team High Jump), Luka Opacic Rodrigues '24 and Jaeden Henry '25 ( half of the All-Non Public B Third Team 4x400 Relay Team). The girls’ squad will rely on key returners and newcomers alike.

Looking Ahead:
The 2023-24 captains will be Allie Singh '24, Luka '24, and Ishaan Solanki '24.

Save the Date:
The season opener for the Minutemen is the Essex County Track Coaches Association Invite at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island on December 15 at 4 p.m.