Distance Runners, Throwers Propel Lincoln-Way West to Second-Place Finish at BBCHS Triangular

The Lincoln-Way West boys track and field team traveled to Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School on Monday, April 20, 2026, where a dominant showing in the distance events and throws helped the Warriors capture second place in a three-team field. Host Bradley-Bourbonnais claimed the overall team title with 84 points, while the Warriors amassed 54 points to comfortably outdistance third-place Lockport Township (17 points).

While Bradley-Bourbonnais utilized its depth in the sprints and jumps to build an insurmountable lead, Lincoln-Way West controlled the tempo in the longer races. Senior Logan Kennedy delivered a standout performance in the 800-meter run, crossing the finish line first in 2:11.61 to hold off senior teammate Luke Bergen, who took second in a personal-best 2:16.14. The Warriors replicated that 1-2 success in the 1600 meters, as freshman Ethan Brauch broke the tape in 5:00.84, closely followed by senior Adrian Acosta, who clocked a personal-best 5:02.85.

Lincoln-Way West’s relay teams also found the top of the podium. The 4×800-meter relay squad—featuring Acosta, sophomore Bryce Jordan, sophomore Frank Cuttone, and freshman Cameron Fritz—cruised to victory with a time of 8:59.10. The Warriors also claimed gold in the 4×200-meter relay, where the quartet of sophomore Jake Durkin, sophomore Carl Langley, sophomore Benjamin DeMaertelaere, and sophomore Noah Saxour teamed up for a winning time of 1:42.77.

In the field events, senior Reilly Kliros was the premier talent in the shot put ring. Kliros launched a winning heave of 15.55 meters to secure first place. Sophomore Broden Newman delivered a strong dual-threat performance for the Warriors, taking third in the shot put (14.46m) and third in the discus with a personal-best toss of 46.75 meters. DeMaertelaere added a personal-best 43.75-meter throw in the discus to secure fourth place.

On the track, senior TaRyan Culbert led the Warriors’ sprinting efforts. Culbert earned a pair of fourth-place finishes, clocking an 11.86 in the 100-meter dash and a personal-best 54.81 in the 400-meter dash. Junior Elias Ibarra added a third-place finish in the 200-meter dash with a season-best 24.81.

Freshman Brenden Pritchard showcased his versatility for Lincoln-Way West, earning a silver medal in the triple jump with a personal-best leap of 10.38 meters and adding a third-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles (46.30).

Game Summary

Score by Quarters

Scoring Drives

• Quarter 1 (Sprints & Short Hurdles)

  • 100m Dash: Brandon Sumrall (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 11.49a

  • 200m Dash: LyZale Edmon (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 22.22a

  • 110m Hurdles: Jamir Burt (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 14.91a

• Quarter 2 (Mid-Distance & Long Hurdles)

  • 400m Dash: Kayden Bowens (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 53.05a

  • 800m Run: Logan Kennedy (Lincoln-Way West) – 2:11.61a

  • 1600m Run: Ethan Brauch (Lincoln-Way West) – 5:00.84a

  • 300m Hurdles: Jekyri Earley (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 42.98a

• Quarter 3 (Relays)

  • 4×100 Relay: Bradley-Bourbonnais – 51.67a

  • 4×200 Relay: Lincoln-Way West – 1:42.77a

  • 4×400 Relay: Bradley-Bourbonnais – 3:52.20a

  • 4×800 Relay: Lincoln-Way West – 8:59.10a

• Quarter 4 (Field Events)

  • Shot Put: Reilly Kliros (Lincoln-Way West) – 15.55m

  • Discus: Hamdi Ayyash (Lockport Twp.) – 51.06m

  • High Jump: Demars Dorsey (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 1.78m

  • Long Jump: Latrell Lowe (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 6.05m

  • Triple Jump: Kayden Bowens (Bradley-Bourbonnais) – 12.54m

Individual Statistics

100 METERS: Brandon Sumrall (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 11.49; Kyren Edmon (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 11.54; Seth Teague (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 11.57; TaRyan Culbert (Lincoln-Way West) 11.86.
200 METERS: LyZale Edmon (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 22.22; Kyron Birk (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 23.15; Elias Ibarra (Lincoln-Way West) 24.81.
400 METERS: Kayden Bowens (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 53.05; Tommy Minorini (Lockport Twp.) 54.28; Brandon Sumrall (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 54.45; TaRyan Culbert (Lincoln-Way West) 54.81.
800 METERS: Logan Kennedy (Lincoln-Way West) 2:11.61; Luke Bergen (Lincoln-Way West) 2:16.14; Benjamin Petroit (Lockport Twp.) 2:20.91.
1600 METERS: Ethan Brauch (Lincoln-Way West) 5:00.84; Adrian Acosta (Lincoln-Way West) 5:02.85; Tyler Jastrzab (Lincoln-Way West) 5:06.17.
110M HURDLES: Jamir Burt (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 14.91; Jermaine Johnson (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 17.05; Zane Szynkowski (Lockport Twp.) 19.97.
300M HURDLES: Jekyri Earley (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 42.98; Zane Szynkowski (Lockport Twp.) 45.57; Brenden Pritchard (Lincoln-Way West) 46.30.
SHOT PUT: Reilly Kliros (Lincoln-Way West) 15.55m; Joel Morrical (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 14.73m; Broden Newman (Lincoln-Way West) 14.46m.
DISCUS: Hamdi Ayyash (Lockport Twp.) 51.06m; Tyrell Berry (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 47.64m; Broden Newman (Lincoln-Way West) 46.75m; Benjamin DeMaertelaere (Lincoln-Way West) 43.75m.
HIGH JUMP: Demars Dorsey (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 1.78m; Kyren Edmon (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 1.73m.
LONG JUMP: Latrell Lowe (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 6.05m; Keshawn Tucker (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 5.96m; Aydin Surprenant (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 5.66m.
TRIPLE JUMP: Kayden Bowens (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 12.54m; Brenden Pritchard (Lincoln-Way West) 10.38m; Lazericc Butler (Bradley-Bourbonnais) 10.13m.