Westfield Boys Capture Fifth Straight Sectional Title

Westfield boys winter track team wins fifth consecutive NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 Sectional Championship

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Westfield boys winter track team won their fifth consecutive NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 Sectional Championship, outlasting Watchung Hills 48-38 at the Rothman Orthopaedics Sports Complex. The Blue Devils tied Ridgewood for the second-longest title streak in New Jersey history, with Bridgewater-Raritan, Union, and Elizabeth rounding out the top five teams. While the Blue Devils did not finish first in any individual event, they had strong showings across the board with multiple second and third place finishes.

Why it matters

Westfield's boys track program has established itself as a dominant force in New Jersey, winning five straight sectional titles and tying the second-longest streak in state history. This continued success highlights the strength of the program and its ability to develop talent year after year, even as the competition remains fierce.

The details

The Blue Devils were led by strong performances from several athletes, including junior Nikos Davlouros and senior Brody Toriello finishing second and third in the 800 meters, sophomore Lincoln Staiger placing second in the 3200 meters, and junior Nicholas Dena finishing runner-up in the shot put. The 4x400 meter relay team also took second place. While the Blue Devils did not win any individual events, their depth and consistency across multiple events proved to be the difference-maker.

  • The NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 Sectional Championship was held on Saturday.

The players

Westfield Boys Track Team

The Westfield boys winter track team, which has won five consecutive NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 Sectional Championships, tying the second-longest title streak in New Jersey history.

Chris Tafelski

The head coach of the Westfield boys track team, who praised his team's depth and grit in securing the fifth straight sectional title.

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What they’re saying

“This was a really close one. We knew coming in that it was going to be a low-scoring meet with a lot of teams in the mix. In the end our depth was the difference maker. Not every event went the way we'd hoped, but the guys stayed focused on the next event and got the job done.”

— Chris Tafelski, Head Coach (tapinto.net)

The takeaway

Westfield's boys track program has established itself as a consistent powerhouse in New Jersey, winning five straight sectional titles and tying the second-longest streak in state history. The team's depth and ability to get strong performances across multiple events has been the key to their sustained success, even as the competition remains fierce.