Greenwich sweeps Class LL indoor track and field championships; Cardinal boys win first ever

Greenwich boys outscored second-place Danbury 73-55, while the girls had 87 points to second-place Fairfield Ludlowe's 56.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Greenwich High boys and girls indoor track and field teams won Class LL championships on Saturday at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven. It was the first CIAC title for the Greenwich boys, who outscored second-place Danbury 73-55, while the girls claimed their third state crown with 87 points to second-place Fairfield Ludlowe's 56.

Why it matters

Greenwich's sweep of the Class LL indoor track and field championships is a significant accomplishment, as the boys team won its first ever state title and the girls team continued its dominance in the event. The victories showcase the strength and depth of Greenwich's track and field programs, which have consistently been among the top teams in Connecticut.

The details

The boys 55-meter races were each decided by one-hundredth of a second, with Danbury's Rysaiah Saunders edging out East Hartford's Davian Johnson in the 55 hurdles, and West Haven's Justus Richardson crossing the line just ahead of Ridgefield's Kieran Boyle in the 55 dash. The Danbury boys 4x200 relay team set a new meet record, while Hamden's Alexander Medina, New Britain's Yendri Ruiz, and several other individual athletes also broke records.

  • The Class LL indoor track and field state championship meet took place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in New Haven.

The players

Greenwich High School

A high school located in Greenwich, Connecticut that has consistently fielded strong indoor track and field teams, winning the Class LL championships for both the boys and girls teams in 2026.

Danbury High School

A high school located in Danbury, Connecticut that finished second in the boys Class LL indoor track and field championships, led by Rysaiah Saunders' record-breaking performance in the 55 hurdles.

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

A high school located in Fairfield, Connecticut that finished second in the girls Class LL indoor track and field championships, led by Frieda Patzner's victories in the high jump and long jump.

Rysaiah Saunders

A senior at Danbury High School who won the boys 55 hurdles in a meet-record time of 7.32 seconds, edging out East Hartford's Davian Johnson by one-hundredth of a second.

Justus Richardson

A senior at West Haven High School who won the boys 55 dash in 6.47 seconds, crossing the line just ahead of Ridgefield's Kieran Boyle.

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