Westfield Boys Relay Teams Shine at New Balance Nationals

Westfield indoor track team posts top national times in 4x800m and sprint medley relay events.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:05pm

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The Westfield boys indoor track team traveled to Boston to compete in the New Balance Nationals Indoor Championships. Their 4x800m relay team placed 23rd with the 6th fastest time in New Jersey this season and 62nd nationally. The sprint medley relay team finished 27th, recording the 10th fastest time in the state and 47th best nationally.

Why it matters

Westfield's strong performances at the prestigious New Balance Nationals showcase the talent and potential of their boys track program. Competing against the top high school teams in the country is an important milestone that can help propel the team to greater success in the upcoming spring season.

The details

In the 4x800m relay, the Westfield team of juniors Nikos Davlouros and Luke Scheiner, senior Christian Buonopane, and sophomore Lincoln Staiger recorded a time of 7:58.18. In the 1600m sprint medley relay, the squad of junior Melisizwe Ndlovu, senior Griffin Bach, junior Luke Scheiner, and Buonopane posted a time of 3:36.56.

  • The New Balance Nationals Indoor Championships took place on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • Westfield's winter track season has concluded, with the spring season scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Nikos Davlouros

A junior on the Westfield boys indoor track team.

Christian Buonopane

A senior on the Westfield boys indoor track team.

Lincoln Staiger

A sophomore on the Westfield boys indoor track team.

Melisizwe Ndlovu

A junior on the Westfield boys indoor track team.

Griffin Bach

A senior on the Westfield boys indoor track team.

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What they’re saying

“The boys did a terrific job. The 4x800 ran the fifth fastest mark in the history of our team, and the SMR guys ran the third fastest mark in team history. They've come a long way during this season, we're really excited to see where the spring season takes us.”

— Chris Tafelski, Westfield head coach

What’s next

The Westfield boys track team will look to build on their strong indoor season performances as they transition to the spring outdoor season, which is scheduled to begin on April 2, 2026.

The takeaway

Westfield's boys indoor track team demonstrated their talent and potential by posting top national times at the prestigious New Balance Nationals. This success sets the stage for an exciting spring season as the team aims to continue their upward trajectory and cement their status as one of the top programs in New Jersey.