Lincoln-Way East Boys Outpace West and Stagg to Claim SWSC Triangular Victory
The Lincoln-Way East Griffins showcased their formidable depth Tuesday afternoon, securing a first-place finish at the boys SouthWest Suburban Conference (SWSC) triangular meet hosted by Lincoln-Way West. The Griffins compiled 89.5 team points to fend off the host Warriors, who finished a strong second with 72.5 points. Palos Hills Stagg rounded out the scoring with 12 points.
Lincoln-Way East built its victory on dominance in the relays and field events. The Griffins swept three of the four baton exchanges, claiming the 4×200 (1:36.61), 4×400 (3:49.12), and 4×800 (9:13.53) relays. Out in the field, junior Jimeto Okafor launched a winning shot put throw of 14.91 meters, while senior Edwin Tate secured the long jump title with a personal-best leap of 6.64 meters. Senior Chauncey Robinson added to the jumps tally, winning the triple jump with a 12.81-meter mark, and senior Nick Gartlemann cleared 1.77 meters to take the high jump.
Despite the team loss, host Lincoln-Way West delivered several spectacular individual performances on the track. Senior Anthony Lusciatti was a dual-winner, sweeping the 200-meter dash in 23.06 seconds and the 400-meter dash in an impressive 49.47. Junior Hunter Spee dominated the 800-meter run with a blistering time of 1:56.43, and sophomore Braydon McNulty captured the 100-meter sprint in a personal-best 11.14 seconds. The Warriors also claimed the 4×100 relay (42.60) and saw field event victories from sophomore Broden Newman in the discus (45.57m) and senior Jack Drozdek in the pole vault (4.19m).
Palos Hills Stagg found its moment of triumph in the 110-meter hurdles, where senior Jack Senodenos broke the tape first in a tight 18.20-second finish.
In the distance events, Lincoln-Way East’s Noah Borchert controlled the 1600 meters. The senior crossed the finish line in a personal-best 4:48.61 to hold off freshman teammate Owen Burns (4:53.66). Junior Christian Shelton added a final track victory for the Griffins in the 300-meter hurdles, clocking a 44.76 to claim the top spot.
Game Summary
Score by Quarters
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Lincoln-Way East | – | – | – | – | 89.5 |
| Lincoln-Way West | – | – | – | – | 72.5 |
| Stagg | – | – | – | – | 12.0 |
Scoring Drives
-
Quarter 1 (Sprints & Short Hurdles)
-
100m Dash: Braydon McNulty (Lincoln-Way West) – 11.14a
-
200m Dash: Anthony Lusciatti (Lincoln-Way West) – 23.06a
-
110m Hurdles: Jack Senodenos (Stagg) – 18.20a
-
-
Quarter 2 (Mid-Distance & Long Hurdles)
-
400m Dash: Anthony Lusciatti (Lincoln-Way West) – 49.47a
-
800m Run: Hunter Spee (Lincoln-Way West) – 1:56.43a
-
1600m Run: Noah Borchert (Lincoln-Way East) – 4:48.61a
-
300m Hurdles: Christian Shelton (Lincoln-Way East) – 44.76a
-
-
Quarter 3 (Relays)
-
4×100 Relay: Lincoln-Way West – 42.60a
-
4×200 Relay: Lincoln-Way East – 1:36.61a
-
4×400 Relay: Lincoln-Way East – 3:49.12a
-
4×800 Relay: Lincoln-Way East – 9:13.53a
-
-
Quarter 4 (Field Events)
-
Shot Put: Jimeto Okafor (Lincoln-Way East) – 14.91m
-
Discus: Broden Newman (Lincoln-Way West) – 45.57m
-
High Jump: Nick Gartlemann (Lincoln-Way East) – 1.77m
-
Pole Vault: Jack Drozdek (Lincoln-Way West) – 4.19m
-
Long Jump: Edwin Tate (Lincoln-Way East) – 6.64m
-
Triple Jump: Chauncey Robinson (Lincoln-Way East) – 12.81m
-
Individual Statistics
100 METERS: Braydon McNulty (Lincoln-Way West) 11.14; Julian Parker (Lincoln-Way East) 11.60; Yousef Quad (Stagg) 11.65.
200 METERS: Anthony Lusciatti (Lincoln-Way West) 23.06; Hunter Spee (Lincoln-Way West) 23.53; Julian Parker (Lincoln-Way East) 23.82.
400 METERS: Anthony Lusciatti (Lincoln-Way West) 49.47; Kayden Smith (Lincoln-Way East) 52.10; Nick Skala (Lincoln-Way West) 55.06.
800 METERS: Hunter Spee (Lincoln-Way West) 1:56.43; Nicholas Dul (Lincoln-Way West) 2:05.41; Parker Ethridge (Lincoln-Way West) 2:08.36.
1600 METERS: Noah Borchert (Lincoln-Way East) 4:48.61; Owen Burns (Lincoln-Way East) 4:53.66; Dylan Jacobson (Lincoln-Way East) 4:56.82.
110M HURDLES: Jack Senodenos (Stagg) 18.20; Alejandro Acosta (Lincoln-Way West) 18.23; Benjamin Singleton (Lincoln-Way West) 18.36.
300M HURDLES: Christian Shelton (Lincoln-Way East) 44.76; Zion McClendon (Lincoln-Way East) 45.74; Afaneh Samra (Stagg) 46.13.
SHOT PUT: Jimeto Okafor (Lincoln-Way East) 14.91m; Reilly Kliros (Lincoln-Way West) 13.80m; Mason Novak (Lincoln-Way East) 12.53m.
DISCUS: Broden Newman (Lincoln-Way West) 45.57m; Benjamin DeMaertelaere (Lincoln-Way West) 41.81m; Colton Eggert (Lincoln-Way East) 41.58m.
HIGH JUMP: Nick Gartlemann (Lincoln-Way East) 1.77m; Jaydon Jeter (Lincoln-Way East) 1.77m; Afaneh Samra (Stagg) 1.72m.
POLE VAULT: Jack Drozdek (Lincoln-Way West) 4.19m; Evan Schultz (Lincoln-Way West) 3.89m; John Kinsella (Lincoln-Way West) 3.89m.
LONG JUMP: Edwin Tate (Lincoln-Way East) 6.64m; Tebit Okwen (Lincoln-Way East) 6.32m; Krzysztof Komperda (Lincoln-Way East) 5.98m.
TRIPLE JUMP: Chauncey Robinson (Lincoln-Way East) 12.81m; Ireoluwa Ajifolokun (Lincoln-Way East) 12.72m; Cohen Cox (Lincoln-Way West) 11.91m.
Mostly Sunny
Latest News Stories
Tourism spending, Springfield investment bill considered as budget deadline nears
DOJ sues four states over denial of undercover license plates to federal agents
Constitutional questions raised over digital age verification bill
DHS threatens to halt customs processing at airports in sanctuary cities
Illinois Quick Hits: CTE bill goes to House after clearing Senate
Debt confidence hits two-year low amid affordability concerns
Candidates debate healthcare for Nevada primary
ExxonMobil shareholders approve plan to redomicile to Texas
U.S., Iran may be on the cusp of tentative ceasefire extension
Pritzker indicates he’ll sign new insurance regulations
Election 2026: For one of the four seats, trouble brews
Treasury reveals how to sign up for Trump Accounts on new app
