Article by Phoenix writer Nicholas Cortese ’23:
January 29 was a day for the ages for the Kellenberg track and field program. The boys showed out at the NSCHSAA Indoor Varsity Championship Meet, displaying some of the most impressive numbers to ever be jotted in their storybook.
If there were any questions on who “that guy” is, ask no more: it is Evans Linzey. Evans led the boys track and field team to a phenomenal third place team finish at the NSCHSAA Indoor Varsity Championship Meet.
Evans earned individual gold medals in the 55 and 300 meter dashes. He also joined Nicolas Baldwin, Justin McKenzie, Malachi McCaskill, and Ethan Thomas to win gold medals in the 4×200 meter relay. Evan’s efforts on the track earned him MVP honors as voted by the other coaches of the league. Kavon Morris joined Evans in the 55 meter final to finish fourth. Students from Coach Green’s Jump U soared to amazing heights as well.
Ryan “Jumpman” Mroz was in consideration for field MVP honors after winning gold medals in the high and triple jumps and a silver medal in the long jump. Danny Carsey, Will Mullin, and Luke Stackpole ran personal bests in the 55 hurdle final with Danny earning a Bronze medal.
Personal and or Season bests were set by Chase Haffey, Giuseppe DiDomenico, Clive Smith, Sebastian Galofaro, Kenny Kaywood, Thierry Jean-Calixte, Aidan Sims, Thaddeus Springer, Rinvel Rousseau, Kevin O’Keefe, Darren Rhooms, Christian Key, Daniel Meenan, Andrew Miglino, Matthew Carrol, Joseph Cohen, Alex de la Teja, Michael Gavagan, and Aidan Donnelly.
The boys never fail to cause jaws throughout the crowd to drop to the floor. Even some of the athletes, including Rinvel Rousseau, have been left dumbfounded by the amazing Kellenberg Firebirds, stating, “Each meet we continue to grow as a group and improve facets of our own games. Joining this team was easily one of my best decisions.”
While the winter season will soon come to a close, the boys track and field team will be ready for the encore and come through with an even stronger spring season.