Rochester Dominates Field Events at 2A Top Times

SHG Girls Relay Team Pulls Off Comeback Victory

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:02am

At the 2A Top Times Indoor Track and Field Championships, Rochester High School athletes won two field event titles, with Colton Maltby taking the boys shot put and Peyton Zeidler winning the triple jump. Meanwhile, the Sacred Heart-Griffin Cyclones' 4x200 meter relay team of Antonette Bartletti, Rourke Gibbs, Gianna Bonasinga, and Abigail Gossett staged a come-from-behind victory.

Why it matters

The 2A Top Times meet is a prestigious annual indoor track and field competition that showcases some of the best high school talent in Illinois. Rochester and Sacred Heart-Griffin's strong performances demonstrate the depth of athletic ability in the state, especially in field events and relay races.

The details

Rochester's Colton Maltby won the boys shot put with a throw of 55 feet, 6 inches, while teammate Peyton Zeidler took first in the triple jump with a leap of 44 feet, 9 inches. In the 4x200 meter relay, the SHG girls team trailed early but staged a dramatic comeback to claim the title.

  • The 2A Top Times Indoor Track and Field Championships took place on March 28, 2026.

The players

Colton Maltby

A Rochester High School athlete who won the boys shot put event.

Peyton Zeidler

A Rochester High School athlete who won the boys triple jump event.

Antonette Bartletti

A member of the winning 4x200 meter relay team from Sacred Heart-Griffin High School.

Rourke Gibbs

A member of the winning 4x200 meter relay team from Sacred Heart-Griffin High School.

Gianna Bonasinga

A member of the winning 4x200 meter relay team from Sacred Heart-Griffin High School.

Abigail Gossett

A member of the winning 4x200 meter relay team from Sacred Heart-Griffin High School.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by Rochester and Sacred Heart-Griffin athletes at the 2A Top Times meet showcase the high level of talent in Illinois high school track and field, particularly in field events and relay races. These results will likely generate excitement and anticipation for the upcoming outdoor season.