Wakefield boys, Weston girls capture Div. 4 indoor track titles

Wakefield and Weston claim state championships in close competitions

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Wakefield boys and Weston girls track and field teams captured Division 4 indoor state titles on Friday night at The Track at New Balance in Brighton. Wakefield edged out Newburyport 56-54, while Weston overcame a late deficit to defeat Wayland 49-36. Individual standouts included Newburyport's Michael Mohoric setting a meet record in the mile and Holliston freshman Lucy Downin breaking the mile record.

Why it matters

The Division 4 indoor track championships showcase the top talent from smaller high schools across Massachusetts. These victories demonstrate the strength of the Wakefield and Weston programs and their ability to rise to the occasion in close, competitive meets.

The details

Wakefield's boys team relied on strong performances in the relays, including a first-place finish in the 4x200, to edge out Newburyport for the title. Senior JeMauri Belmer won the high jump and long jump for the Warriors. On the girls side, Weston used a surge in the final two relays to overcome a late deficit and claim the championship, despite having just eight participants. Weston earned medals in seven of 13 events, led by a first-place finish in the 4x800 relay.

  • The meet took place on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • Wakefield won its second Division 4 title in three seasons.
  • Weston won its first state title since back-to-back Division 5 championships in 2022 and 2023.

The players

JeMauri Belmer

A senior at Wakefield High School who won the high jump and long jump events.

Michael Mohoric

A senior at Newburyport High School who set a meet record in the one-mile run.

Lucy Downin

A freshman at Holliston High School who broke the meet record in the mile run.

Kathy Vinciullo

The head coach of the Weston High School girls track and field team.

Ruben Reinoso

The head coach of the Wakefield High School boys track and field team.

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What they’re saying

“To win this, feels great. I'm so proud of these girls. They did an excellent job. They've been working hard and all year we've been batting numbers. Our team is very small.”

— Kathy Vinciullo, Weston High School girls track and field coach (Instagram)

“We knew we had a good chance with the relays. Then we went into the 4x800, where we got third place. Our 4x400 is pretty strong, so we knew we needed at least a second to be able to pull the meet out. So, we were feeling pretty good, but a complete team effort. So happy for the kids and for the coaching staff. Everybody worked so hard.”

— Ruben Reinoso, Wakefield High School boys track and field coach (Boston Herald)

“It means a lot. I was injured last year and didn't get to compete. So, being able to come back and prove what I can do is definitely meaningful.”

— Michael Mohoric (Boston Herald)

What’s next

The Wakefield boys and Weston girls teams will look to continue their success at the upcoming All-State championships, where they will compete against the top teams from across Massachusetts.

The takeaway

These victories demonstrate the depth and talent within the Division 4 indoor track programs in Massachusetts, with Wakefield and Weston overcoming challenges to claim state titles in close, competitive meets.